Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his brown fur in a pixie cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady copper eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of a Mayor, who enjoyed hunting, Cask was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Jet (70 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a hand crossbow on her belt. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Tippletoe hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She found a children's book about a Gnome Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 40 gp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle and is in decent physical shape. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She got into the Herbalist business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She got into the Detective business at a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has worked as a Detective like her mother before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has wavy auburn hair. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. After coming to the age of reason, Mara took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.