Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Varis was born with his mother's beautiful face. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 190 pp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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 born in a small forest village. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. 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 desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1700 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Peridot (30 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aelar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with violet slacks. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly maces and ceremonial daggers. His white hair is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

Personality: Lamlis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born in the west. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp).