Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'2" and is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ar-Beka's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Ar-Beka enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the west. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 310 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She likes to wear red tank tops with black skirt. She has shaved her head bald. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Greedy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He got into the Detective business at a young age. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Richard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 80 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She wears her auburn hair up. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.