Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a hunchback. His golden hair is cut short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

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 has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 pp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'11" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, grey shirt, and brown tie. His white hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, marred by beers. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gifted student he started as a Performer, but he got bored and became a Junk Dealer. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 390 pp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Coral (120 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Uthemar hails from a village terrorized by orcs. 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 became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.