Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Varis was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 pp. Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Jasper (40 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'0" and wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Doctor profession.

History: Born in the east to a Courier, Rolen learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.