Description: He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe, and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Varis was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Onyx (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is white and very short. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: The child of a Carpenter, who enjoyed hunting, Skamos was taken on many hunting expeditions. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Skamos never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Jet (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rose (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 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: Nim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Butcher. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Butcher.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.