Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has no hair. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Gifted from a young age, Varis studied abroad. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 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 light armors faded through time and improper care. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Aelar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Erdan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.