Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He usually wears his blue robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Varis began to lead the lost caravan. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Dyer born in the past three hundred years. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Dyer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Efferil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a simple black robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. After coming to the age of reason, Gennal took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).