Description: He dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with tan slacks. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Varis took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Baker for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair is cut short. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the south. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2200 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Jeweler who has hired him part-time. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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 wants to get laid; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp.