Description: 6'7" and muscular, this western man wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Barber they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Spy, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp).

Description: She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. Her black hair is knotted and matted. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Damaia was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. Her hair is silver and very short. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Giselle grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Jade (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has no hair. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. After coming to the age of reason, Lia took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. After a long history of fighting, Lia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his cinnamon fur in a flapper bob. His eyes are copper.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He got into the Body Guard business at a young age. Three was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Body Guard. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She wears her black fur down. Her yellow unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: Aura was born the youngest of three triplets. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir 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: Expand her business; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Amber (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).