Description: A 4'9" southern man, he prefers to wear flannel. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Varis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this eastern woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her brass crest down. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She got into the Map Maker business at a young age. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 70 pp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt and is in decent physical shape. She has silver hair. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: He stands about 2'10" and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bertram isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Poor, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 130 gp.