Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His white hair is still thick. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a white top hat and white clothes. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Performer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Azaki was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Azaki alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this western man is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, tan shirt, and white tie. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 pp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.