Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is short and golden. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. 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. After a long history of fighting, Whurbin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. Her white hair is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

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 is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. After coming to the age of reason, Puyet took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has moderate length black hair. His white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rimmon grew up listening to his father's many stories. After coming to the age of reason, Rimmon took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Hematite (16 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp).