Description: A 5'6" eastern man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Valafar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. After coming to the age of reason, Valafar took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He struck the Detective job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown cloak. He carries with him a set of crossbows, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black fur is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise yellow.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently the stress of being a Spice Merchant has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Kipper's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a fletcher again

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp).