Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is cut close to his head. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). White opal (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, brown shirt, and green tie. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Enialis was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Slave Trader. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fivin grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Coral (90 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Coral (90 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.