Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He carries a battered lance and tarnished longsword as well. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Baker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Varis was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver pearl (110 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Rose (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Amber (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is physically well-built. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amethyst (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Brown diamond (7000 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: He is lean but muscular and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Adran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Banker again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 18000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.