Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He tends to wear a large red jacket. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad red hat.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Bertram was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He's also a talented Detective, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 110 pp. Eye agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Amber (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this western woman tends to wear a large blue jacket. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in the west to a Detective, Hatae learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Hatae was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is typically in her Ruler uniform. She carries with her a set of greataxes, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her fur is short and red. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Ruler for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, blue cloak, and she perpetually has her longsword ready. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 sp.