Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a blue feathered hat and blue clothes. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Justice, Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His auburn hair is lengthy. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Apothecary.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: In love, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Coral (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.