Description: A plain young-adult man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Eiravel was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Detective, but he was a colossal failure. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Military, Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is auburn and very short. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.