Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and carries sais. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 170 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 9000 sp. Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Zaffrab isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Priest arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 150 pp.