Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tattered old clothes. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Varis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Through the years after Koeth was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Koeth's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Koeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Guardian. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Through the years after Rael was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Rael's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Being a Barrister kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: An older man who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is short and silver. He has gray eyes and a pastel hat with a blue feather.

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. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp.