Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his blonde hair up. He has a tattooed 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 is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Detective. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Druuk was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Animal Trainer, but he got bored and became a Farmer. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. Her black hair is still thick. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Through the years after Nija was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Nija's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Nija and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears just a brown suit. Her gray fur is heavily combed to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.