Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born in a small island village. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Bonds: Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is portly but not overly obese. She sports silver long hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Violet garnet (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his longsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He got into the Detective business at a young age. 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: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp.