Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He wears his silver hair down. His eyes are brown.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. His first spouse was a Stableman, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Oriel was born on a far eastern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Soapmaker. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries a battered lance and tarnished bastard sword as well. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Secretive, Impulsive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this northern woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has brown hair. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. White pearl (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Jade (140 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He has styled his green crest well, parting it to the left. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 7000 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp).