Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 21000 sp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his black hair up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Varis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Varis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Navigator they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Roofer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a grey coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 31000 sp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.