Description: He wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. He carries with him a set of sickles on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Varis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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 son.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: This western man wears yellow trousers with red and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ahvain was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Miner. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Nim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Nim was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Blacksmith. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: He wears dull tan sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Efferil will drive conversation. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sellsword for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to be a miller again

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'8". He has the majority of his body covered in plate, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His blonde hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. 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: Born in the west to a Locksmith, Quarion learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Ploughman, but he got bored and became a Locksmith. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp).