Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Varis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mason and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2300 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his golden hair down. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Cook. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Cook and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 70 pp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. He is physically well-built. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Koeth was born the youngest of three triplets. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is physically well-built. His black hair is cut short. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Nim is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a Carpenter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 pp. Fire opal (1200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His tied-back hair is blonde. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and balancing his hectic life and new miner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 60 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.