Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Varis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Varis was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his mother before him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Bookbinder born in the past three hundred years. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Mindartis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He struck the Bookbinder job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 60 pp. Carnelian (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. He wears his auburn hair up. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. After a long history of fighting, Dayereth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Hematite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull white iron scale mail. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished trident as well. His hair is short and red. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished lance as well. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Soveliss fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 gp. Red garnet (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).