Description: An older man who tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, he is not a threatening figure. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: The child of a Jeweler, who enjoyed hunting, Varis was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: A deep hatred of brigands; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Malachite (7 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His tied-back hair is white. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Gennal lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Iolite (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and green handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: Revenge.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and he perpetually has his mace ready. He has moderate length auburn hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. After a long history of fighting, Uthemar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 sp. Malachite (9 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Cartwright but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in a small plains village. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. After a long history of fighting, Berrian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.