Description: This slender man stands about 4'7". He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Varis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Varis 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 became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Artistic, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Eiravel was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Bellfounder and found it very stressful. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bellfounder and was forced into it by his family; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: He wears a yellow shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and black pants. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Raer lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Ruler they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Dyer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Dyer and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He very much looks the part of a Cook. He has wavy red hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the south to a Cook, Aelar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 160 pp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Spice Merchant business.

History: The child of a Carter, who enjoyed hunting, Korfel was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).