Description: This late middle aged man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe and is in decent physical shape. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Bork hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Through the years after Bork was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Bork's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Black pearl (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'8". She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are white and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Gadreel is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Gadreel was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She married young, but lost her spouse to gnolls. She's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears dull yellow sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. His hair is short and red. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

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. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Silver pearl (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. She carries with her a set of falchions, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a Detective first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp.