Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Varis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Varis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but he was a colossal failure. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Iolite (80 gp).