Description: This malnourished man wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. He keeps his green crest in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bharash fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 12000 gp. Coral (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Jade (70 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Sard (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jade (70 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her crest is bronze and curly. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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 happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sage arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Havilar never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Thava was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Locksmith, but she was a colossal failure. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Jet (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp).