Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a black collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has shaved his head bald. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Erdan was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Beggar born in the past three hundred years. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Gifted from a young age, Carrie studied abroad. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Beggar for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 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.