Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Varis grew up listening to his father's many stories. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Emerald (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses like a well dressed Detective does. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Detective. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born in the east to a Detective, Riardon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 pp. Sard (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Sard (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Moss agate (13 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.