Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

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. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Varis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: This man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is cut short. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and to protect his home

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp).