Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Varis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Now he works as a painting tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Layabout. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of a Miner, who enjoyed hunting, Mindartis was taken on many hunting expeditions. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Layabout like his mother before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'11", this man wears a white coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Nim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother 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 became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to be a ruler again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Coral (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Amber (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.