Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'9" and wears a red vest and prefers blue and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Varis is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Varis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: To be a Mason again; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears long strands of aquamarine and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the south to a Guard, Koeth learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Koeth took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up club and armor he uses now. He has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 10000 sp. Banded agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a black collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a club and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. He has brown hair. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mercenary profession.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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 compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is typically in his Jeweler uniform, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Jeweler for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.