Description: This late middle aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it and is in decent physical shape. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Aldous hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Aldous was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bather. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is physically well-built. Her blue crest is heavily combed to the right. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Arava and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: This eastern man wears a grey shirt with thin white vertical stripes and grey pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is thinning but still full. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He takes great joy in being the best Detective in town.

History: Elaim was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a blue and brown robe with the hood down. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the south. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Jet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.