Description: She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is a Dilettante first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 sp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp).

Description: This woman usually wears her black robe and has her shield always slung over her shoulder. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a black tunic with brown highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Gifted from a young age, Doudra studied abroad. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Detective like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small white clips. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an entirely black suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

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 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. 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: Money/treasure; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.