Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs, marred by sweets. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the north to a Tanner, Varis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Tanner soon after.

Motivation: To be a Beggar again; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 22000 sp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His golden hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 pp. Banded agate (16 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. He carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished shortbow as well. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Berrian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.