Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

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. Varis was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Tanner. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). White opal (600 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries with him a set of longbows on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Naal is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 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 wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.