Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: He was born in a small desert village. Varis liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Logical, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: This man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is cut short. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and to protect his home

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp).