Description: This tall, slender man is typically in his Shoemaker uniform. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the west to a Shoemaker, Varis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 pp. Hematite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jade (100 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He has a very tight haircut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Mindartis was born the youngest of three triplets. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp.