Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears baggy black pantaloons and a green scarf, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is short and brown. Her silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Akta was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Akta never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He usually wears his violet robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is short and purple. Her fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Jeweler and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'11" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. 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 will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arannis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To be a Cook again; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 sp.