Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is portly but not overly obese. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 380 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman dresses like a well dressed Guard does. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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 eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Detective again.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 sp. Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Nyx was born the youngest of three triplets. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 cp. Obsidian (13 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His black crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Arjhan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. Arjhan is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with grey pants. He carries with him a set of longswords, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His crest is blue and curly. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Through the years after Torinn was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Torinn's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Torinn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.