Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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 will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small violet clips. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Ploughman profession.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Pallabar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he is greedy

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

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

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull white iron scale mail, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears her rusty crest up. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Miner. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: In love, Poor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp.