Description: He is a mite stocky and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his white hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in the west to a Miner, Varis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He has achieved small success as a Miner.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Job, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 sp. Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). White opal (600 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears professional attire. He wears his auburn hair down. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

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 harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 50 pp. Banded agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. He is physically well-built. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Laucian was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1900 gp.