Description: This eastern man wears a grey shirt with thin white vertical stripes and grey pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is thinning but still full. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He takes great joy in being the best Detective in town.

History: Elaim was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a grey shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and brown pants. She sports golden long hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Vistra was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Vistra's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Courier does. She carries with her a set of spears on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her tied-back hair is golden. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is mildly Human supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 260 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.