Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Varis was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Animal Trainer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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: To be a Knight again; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 sp. Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: He wears a blue tunic with violet highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'8" when asserting himself. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of a Courier, who enjoyed hunting, Zook was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents enrolled him in a Warrior school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, green shirt, and tan tie. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a grey feathered hat and grey clothes. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. After a long history of fighting, Oskar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military, Slave. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born to a Junk Dealer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 150 gp.