Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is an epitome of beauty. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Varis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Varis was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He has brown eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Beiro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Ruler kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Coral (90 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears just a pastel suit. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Animal Trainer. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tan costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Being a Locksmith kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman and is in decent physical shape. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.