Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'8". He wears just a brown suit, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. His red hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Varis isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Varis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 pp. Fire opal (1600 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. He is an epitome of beauty. He sports a flattop hair cut. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Aelar was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 pp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.