Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. A true patriot, Arannis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He got into the Dilettante business at a young age. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Military, Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His tied-back hair is auburn. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Krimmon was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 30 pp. Jet (40 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears an entirely violet suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bernard grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat. She has shaved her head bald. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).