Description: He stands about 4'8" and wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His ears are large.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Varis isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 130 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Faran speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears just a blue suit, marred by beers. She has wavy black hair. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2700 sp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Silk rope.

Description: She usually wears her white robe and has her axe always slung over her shoulder. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is a Cook first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Cook for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and balancing her hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 160 gp. Amber (120 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

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. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Knight for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Just what you see.