Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the north. Varis was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Unemployed. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Unemployed.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 110 gp. Red garnet (150 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Arannis was born the youngest of three triplets. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Detective for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. White opal (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her rusty crest is singed and shortened. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has a very tight haircut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gillyd was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.