Description: He is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Varis isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Varis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the south to a Fletcher, Soveliss learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Fletcher for the past few years.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rose (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Coral (150 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Azaki and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has black hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Jade (90 gp). Banded agate (7 gp).