Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His brown hair is lengthy. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born in the east to a Dilettante, Rael learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries with him a set of shortspears, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Varis is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. The war was a terrible time for him, and Varis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He likes to wear yellow tank tops with red pants. He has a very tight haircut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.