Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Varis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a black suit. He is physically well-built. His white crest, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: She likes to wear white tank tops with brown skirt. Her hair is white and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of a Doctor, who enjoyed hunting, Jillian was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Jillian took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up hand crossbow and armor she uses now. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Racist, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her small grey hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Avice will drive conversation. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the north to a Miner, Avice learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has achieved small success as a Miner.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Strong lisp

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