Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Varis is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly whips and nunchakus. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Priest kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Smooth and feminine

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

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is an epitome of beauty. He has wavy auburn hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. 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 Animal Trainer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Animal Trainer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His head has been shaved. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He takes great joy in being the best Detective in town.

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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. White opal (1300 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Servant. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Servant for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.