Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in earthy colors with a black and green handkerchief worn on his right side, and a wedding ring on his right hand. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. 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 soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Varis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears professional attire. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Heian was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jet (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt. His hair is golden and curly. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp).