Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Varis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Varis grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Varis. 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 has decided he is irredeemable; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Jet (90 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 43. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Insane, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame and is in decent physical shape. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are green and catlike.

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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ivellios was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Ivellios and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: An older man who usually wears his blue robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp.