Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Varis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and doesn't want to be a herbalist and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears professional attire, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Rael lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 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.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. His white hair is long and unkept. He has blue eyes and a red hat with a blue feather.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Forgetful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.