Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 90 pp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Naill hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 250 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Aelar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: Standing 4'8", this man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Uthemar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Through the years after Uthemar was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Uthemar's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Uthemar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 pp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear violet tank tops with brown pants. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Coral (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).