Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

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

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 pp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Sard (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Azurite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Jet (110 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. His clothes are grease stained in places. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Suhnae was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Laucian was born the youngest of three triplets. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2800 gp.