Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a fancy yellow suit. His hair is silver and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Gifted from a young age, Varis studied abroad. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 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 (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff, and carries quarterstaffs. His hair is chestnut and curly. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1500 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born in the west. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He tends to wear a large violet jacket. He wears his white hair up. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a Server first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Theren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Server hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He struck the Server job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 310 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He has no hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a great chef.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.