Description: He wears a blue vest and prefers red and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His red hair is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Varis was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has shaved his head bald. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scandinavian accent

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

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are gray and catlike.

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 susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He sports a flattop fur cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the north to a Fortune-teller, Spring learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To be a Herbalist again; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gifted student he started as a Soapmaker, but he got bored and became a Stableman. He tends to his Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 370 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp).