Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: Varis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Hematite (13 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

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 skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Vanuath was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Vanuath's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He has a hunchback. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. He has blue eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.