Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Varis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His red hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Onyx (50 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: This man wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is white and very short. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.