Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, grey shirt, and blue tie. He has wavy golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Varis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, green cloak, and carries quarterstaffs. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has hazel eyes and a green hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Rael was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, brown shirt, and pastel tie. His red hair is singed and shortened. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Mindartis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 sp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the west to a Bounty Hunter, Theren learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His red hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 20000 cp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.