Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Varis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 pp. Fire opal (500 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a black shirt with thin red vertical stripes and green pants. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He carries with him a set of morningstars, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His tied-back hair is chestnut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.