Description: An older man who wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Cook born in the past three hundred years. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the west to a Cook, Varis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a spy again

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 60000 cp. Black pearl (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He keeps his green crest in a pixie cut. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Performer born in the past three hundred years. The war was a terrible time for him, and Baradad does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He comes from a rich western family. When Baradad reached his early adolescence his Dragonborn father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Performer responsibilities is difficult; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears professional attire. He keeps his long scarlet crest kept up in a rat tail. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Fax hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is an epitome of beauty. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. 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: Aust lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp.