Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Varis was born with his father's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a herbalist again

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Guardian, Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Sard (50 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Coral (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thervan grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 pp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Rose (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born in the east to a Junk Dealer, Eiravel learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.