Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and yellow handkerchief worn on his left side. His black hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Varis was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Poor, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Thunderstones. 2 Thunderstones. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull violet iron scale mail. He is physically well-built. His crest is white and very short. His red eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Shamash was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, 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 Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 40000 cp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Seven hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 270 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.