Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Varis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Navigator arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso, marred by teas. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Hadarai was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 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.