Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His eyes are blue and catlike.

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 obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 170 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tan tunic with white highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy red suit. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Thamior was born with his father's beautiful face. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Thervan was born with his mother's beautiful face. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Disease, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1700 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.