Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Varis was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Emerald (1500 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is typically in his Server uniform. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He tends to his Server job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, marred by beers. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a Armorer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1200 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Uthemar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To pay off his debts.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.