Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Ekk wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a layabout again

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2500 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Frederick hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 cp. Red spinel (160 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a large green jacket and is in decent physical shape. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Andram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's in love.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 sp. Zircon (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 25000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 3000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His silver crest is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Pijjirik embodies much of what other species detest in the Dragonborns. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Pijjirik was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Pijjirik's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Silk rope.