Description: He wears a simple black robe with blue stripes complete with hood, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Varis was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 40000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has red hair. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 900 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Amber (140 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Jet (140 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of death on his torso, marred by sweets. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He wears his auburn hair down. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Locksmith. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Locksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and balancing his hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1300 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp).