Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Varis is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tan coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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 born on a small isolated farm. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 24000 sp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp).