Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is short and blue. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: Akta speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available she will default to her quarterstaff. Her hair is black and curly. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is content

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 pp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Sard (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and revenge

Bonds: Enemies, Military, Nature, In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her brown hair is well kept. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. 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: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Engraver. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Engraver responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 150 gp.