Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears professional attire. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Varis was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Knight. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). White opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rose (70 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a fancy brown suit. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. 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 comes from a rich eastern family. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and usually wears his white robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Thamior hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He likes to wear black tank tops with white pants. He has a hunchback. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shipwright but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp).