Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is short and white. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, blue shirt, and black tie. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is golden and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Nutae hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Bellfounder, but he got bored and became a Healer. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nutae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Healer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His tied-back hair is brown. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 240 pp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). White opal (500 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He wears a yellow deerstalker hat and yellow clothes. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1900 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).

Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He wears his brown hair up. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the east to a Cook, Aerdeth learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He tends to his Cook job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Jet (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.