Description: 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 hair is long and auburn with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Varis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jet (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears her white hair up. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears pastel trousers with green and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has done his best to style his gray fur to look like a famous performer. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sun was born the youngest of three triplets. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 78. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Caelynn and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Weaver again; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Amber (40 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a black armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. She keeps her gold crest in a pixie cut. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. Azurite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Sard (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy grey suit. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker grey hat.

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 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: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman 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. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.