Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a tan costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He has moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Varis hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 pp. Carnelian (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His silver hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.