Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the west to a Locksmith, Varis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 250 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'8" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Revenge; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 190 pp.

Description: This man is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a Merchant, his father struggled to pay the bills. Azaki abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jade (90 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Carrie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 80 pp.