Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He got into the Bellfounder business at a young age. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Military, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Jade (150 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Heian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Gardener. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: He's in love; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Erdan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Jet (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.