Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Varis grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his white hair down. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Efferil was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Efferil never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of emerald and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has blonde hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Banker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 15000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2200 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with black slacks. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Naill liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Naill never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, In love, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).