Description: This tall, slender man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Varis was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Varis's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and expand his business

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Himo speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 17000 sp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.