Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a green costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Varis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Varis was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Coral (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). White opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and carries warhammers. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow 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 drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).