Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Varis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a red costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aramil will drive conversation. A true patriot, Aramil would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He has taken up work as a Merchant and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

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; and many orcs want him driven away

Flaws: Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. He has black hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Berrian embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 70 pp. Coral (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is cut short. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aerdeth studied abroad. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Animal Trainer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To be a Farmer again.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp).