Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears an entirely black suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair is cut short. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Through the years after Varis was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Varis's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 11000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Rolen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Rolen was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a hunchback. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bowyer. His hair is brown and curly. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Ruler they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Bowyer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Ahvain lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He tends to his Sculptor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp).