Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears dull red sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed flail, just in case. His hair is brown and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears skinny pants and wears a black and blue robe with the hood down. His hair is purple and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He takes great joy in being the best Detective in town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her cinnamon fur is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: Flask was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Sard (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Laborer profession.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp.