Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and elven compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Emerald (1500 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Varis liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a blue vest and prefers grey and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is white and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp).