Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Varis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Varis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Architect and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His tied-back hair is red. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jet (100 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).