Description: An older man who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, he is not a threatening figure. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Now he works as a singing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Efferil was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Revenge; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Banded agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.