Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Braak was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Braak's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black opal (400 gp). White opal (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has amber eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. 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 find somewhere to settle down; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp).

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is blonde and very short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and to be a apothecary again

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She carries with her a set of hammers on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She has shaved her head bald. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. A gifted student she started as a Banker, but she got bored and became a Scribe. She tends to her Scribe job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 180 gp.