Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Ekk hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2500 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Frederick hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and 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

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 cp. Red spinel (160 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a large green jacket and is in decent physical shape. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He is baby faced.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Andram's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Andram abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Emma grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Emma abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Zircon (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.