Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Varis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the north to a Crown-heir, Varis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword. His hair is golden and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Naeris's homeland. Naeris decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 90000 cp. Peridot (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Red garnet (50 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears skinny pants and wears a grey and green robe with the hood down, and is pretty ugly. He has white hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Mayor, but he got bored and became a Cartwright. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He comes from a rich western family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Being a Barrister kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 pp. Peridot (30 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is chestnut and curly. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).