Description: A 5'4" eastern man, he wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tharivol was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 pp. Onyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a pastel costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is a Carter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The war was a terrible time for him, and Varis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Varis studied abroad. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this western man is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, grey shirt, and red tie. His red hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Soveliss was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 33000 sp. Jasper (30 gp).