Description: This man is very fat, and wears bulky black painted plate armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Varis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Miller, his father struggled to pay the bills. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a sailor and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is physically well-built. His tied-back hair is chestnut. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Bellfounder business.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Violet garnet (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Carter. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Jet (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.