Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is black and curly. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

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. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Varis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Shipwright they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Farmer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'8" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is chestnut and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born to a Sailor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: He wears an entirely blue suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Aramil speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aramil grew up listening to his mother's many stories. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He worked as a nervous Merchant and found it very stressful. He became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Zircon (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.