Description: He dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a green coat with blue slacks. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His yellow fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Cook. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and balancing his hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3200 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'0". She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sword. She has wavy white hair. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her broad blue hat.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Apothecary business.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her childhood dream was to be a Miner, but she was a colossal failure. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is dressed in earthy colors with a white and violet handkerchief worn on her right side, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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 has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: Shamil was born with her father's beautiful face. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nalaed grew up listening to her father's many stories. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Nalaed's homeland. Nalaed decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 40 pp.