Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 pp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Coral (140 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fancy white suit. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Amber (130 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Varis is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Varis hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp.