Description: This man is very fat, and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is a Healer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Varis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Healer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Healer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Healer.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a worn and beaten armor, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Stylist born in the past three hundred years. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born into a rich family. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an entirely green suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Moonstone (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.