Description: A middle-aged man, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Varis was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with tan slacks. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arannis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 pp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.