Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He is baby faced.

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 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Varis was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Blacksmith. 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: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3100 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has no hair. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

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 invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nim was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He is baby faced.

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 is a great chef.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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: Gifted from a young age, Arannis studied abroad. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).