Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is portly but not overly obese. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Varis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 11000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Thervan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp).