Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing a long, blue cloak. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Orla was born on a far southern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Mason. After a long history of fighting, Orla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Detective. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 28000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. His brown hair is still thick. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Fenriz lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.