Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. Her hair is silver and curly. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson tan hat.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Gardener and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born into a rich family. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and to be a dilettante again

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2400 sp. Banded agate (11 gp). White opal (400 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He carries with him a set of clubs, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Detective but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1900 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 28. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He bought a quarterstaff and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp.