Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a brown tunic with green highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Varis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. Varis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Coral (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Sard (20 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Mindartis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Poor, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Himo 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. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.