Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has wavy black hair. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her broad white hat.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Locksmith born in the past three hundred years. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 4'0" and muscular, this eastern woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the east to a Fisher, Nalaed learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She struck the Fisher job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Frouse isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. His first spouse was a Unemployed, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 cp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp).

Description: She wears a violet tunic with brown highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She has wavy white hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Arara was born with her mother's beautiful face. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 40 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp).