Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Varis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses like a well dressed Detective does. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Detective. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born in the east to a Detective, Riardon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 pp. Sard (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Sard (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.