Description: A 5'1" eastern man, he dresses like a well dressed Masseuse does. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Gifted from a young age, Varis studied abroad. One day when Varis was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Varis was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Masseuse for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears long strands of topaz and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Aelar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Rose (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a large pastel jacket. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Tourmaline (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.