Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has violet eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Varis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1400 sp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Mayor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Jade (110 gp).

Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length silver crest. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: Mehen hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a great chef.

History: Mehen hails from a village terrorized by drow. Through the years after Mehen was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Mehen's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Mehen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He has wavy chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Dreali alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Dreali was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this eastern woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a very tight haircut. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Anne has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 sp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a blue shirt with thin black vertical stripes and white pants. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jade (90 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

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. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 8000 sp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, white shirt, and blue tie, and he perpetually has his spear ready. He wears a colorful flower in his white crest. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length red hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ahinar studied abroad. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.