Description: He wears a brown coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head, and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 900 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

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 was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Sard (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Coral (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Amber (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top white hat.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Efferil was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Actor. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with yellow slacks. His hair is red and curly. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: The child of a Seamstress, who enjoyed hunting, Uthemar was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He's also a talented Seamstress, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.