Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. His hair is short and brown. 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 takes great joy in being the best Soapmaker in town.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Varis reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He struck the Soapmaker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Lucan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His silver hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

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 is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and is pretty ugly. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

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

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 sp.