Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Varis embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy black suit. He carries with him a set of scythes on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Gifted from a young age, Ahrim studied abroad. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This malnourished man wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a quarterstaff on his belt. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Laucian was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Masseuse. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Fargas lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Coral (130 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears bulky white painted plate armor. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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: He comes from a rich southern family. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp).