Description: A moderately attractive man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Varis isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Varis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears an entirely tan suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair is still thick. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this northern man wears tattered old clothes. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Tharivol was born with his mother's beautiful face. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tharivol fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Violet garnet (1200 gp). Coral (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp).