Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Varis is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is an amazing painter.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Silvo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His golden hair is cut short. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a great chef.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Amber (100 gp). 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a violet coat. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. She has achieved small success as a Banker.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 80 gp.