Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Ekk lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ekk was born on a far northern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Armorer. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Faran's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Faran hails from a village terrorized by giants. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Faran was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Amber (100 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1100 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, pastel shirt, and white tie. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a detective and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has slicked back black hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Star ruby (1500 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.