Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Varis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greataxes and flails. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He got into the Mortician business at a young age. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Naeris took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greataxe and armor he uses now. He bought a greataxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is long and black with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a great chef.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Amber (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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 betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 sp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sickle, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp.