Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. He has a very tight haircut. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

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

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, brown shirt, and tan tie. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Gifted from a young age, Jacoba studied abroad. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longswords and ceremonial daggers. His hair is short and black. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a Guard, his mother struggled to pay the bills. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has wavy dark red hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Astaro was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Astaro's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has no hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He takes great joy in being the best Cook in town.

History: The child of a Bowyer, who enjoyed hunting, Patrick was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 380 gp.