Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear flannel. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Varis grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Varis. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Varis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's in love

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Sard (80 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Jade (160 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. He is portly but not overly obese. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Secretive, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hand crossbow. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 55. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longswords and shortspears. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of a Armorer, who enjoyed hunting, Fivin was taken on many hunting expeditions. Through the years after Fivin was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Fivin's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 15000 sp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a red shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and brown pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 30 pp.