Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'0" and is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Merla hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Simple lock. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available he will default to his warhammer. He has moderate length red fur. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His childhood dream was to be a Bounty Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Masseuse.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a bounty hunter again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a black shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and white pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. 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. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Military, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Ernest was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has worked as a Banker like his mother before him.

Motivation: He's in love; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 390 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.