Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Varis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a white coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He has moderate length black hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His childhood dream was to be a Ploughman, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 120 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Buckler.