Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His childhood dream was to be a Knight, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Dyer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. 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: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. 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 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: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this southern man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 cp. Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: This western woman wears a fancy tan dress. Her clothes are grease stained in places. With bright golden hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Detective born in the past three hundred years. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to be a roofer again

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Deep green spinel (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).