Description: He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Varis will drive conversation. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Quarion grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Quarion and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a black shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and black pants, marred by sweets. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Nim is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.