Description: An older man who wears red painted combat armor at almost all times, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Varis wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bounty Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bounty Hunter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears skinny pants and wears a black and blue robe with the hood down. He wears his silver hair up. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jade (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Korfel was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He's also a talented Soapmaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 pp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp).