Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Gifted from a young age, Varis studied abroad. 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 south. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Varis was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 34000 sp. Banded agate (14 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Amber (160 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Thamior speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).