Description: She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3200 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp).

Description: 4'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has shaved his head bald. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He got into the Fisher business at a young age. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Fisher for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and balancing his hectic life and new fisher responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is short and silver. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.