Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Varis was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He tends to his Cartwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2800 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Coral (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Berrian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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's also a talented Bricklayer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1100 gp. Black opal (1300 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available he will default to his shortbow. He has wavy black hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Mundane, Depressed. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His golden hair is still thick. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. The war was a terrible time for him, and Vanuath does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1500 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear flannel. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He got into the Merchant business at a young age. Hadarai liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1100 gp.