Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Varis embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. The war was a terrible time for him, and Varis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 pp. Moss agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Bather born in the past three hundred years. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bather for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 270 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His golden hair is long and unkept. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Amber (120 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'9", this man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Tailor. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.