Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Red spinel (160 gp).

Description: This woman wears a simple grey robe with black stripes complete with hood. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. She wears her black hair up. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Eleanor abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 sp. Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Detective born in the past three hundred years. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He got into the Detective business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Detective. 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: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She got into the Glassblower business at a young age. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 70 gp.