Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears blue trousers with tan and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: The child of a Tailor, who enjoyed hunting, Paelias was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Paelias took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sword and armor he uses now. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Blue quartz (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He is typically in his Actor uniform. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is an amazing painter.

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. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new actor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.