Description: An older man who tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Varis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is content; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears yellow trousers with blue and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is content

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. He carries a battered morningstar and tarnished pickaxe as well. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. Onyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears tattered old clothes. She has golden hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He stands about 3'2" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is short and silver. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Anverth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.