Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Varis took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up sword and armor he uses now. He bought a sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Jade (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. At some point he was captured by brigands and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has worked as a Bookbinder like his father before him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.