Description: He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Engraver. He has no hair. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Azaki hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gifted from a young age, Azaki studied abroad. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rose (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.