Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tattered old clothes. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Varis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Jade (90 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a blue shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and blue pants, and is pretty ugly. He has wavy black hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Detective. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is wearing a long, black cloak, marred by chocolates. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his red hair up. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in a small desert village. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Aquamarine (900 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).

Description: He wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has auburn hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.