Description: Runty and weak-looking, she dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks. Her blonde hair is still thick. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Artin will drive conversation. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Artin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1700 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born in the east. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed axe, just in case. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His crest is rusty and very short. He is baby faced.

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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Kaladan was born the youngest of three triplets. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and doesn't want to be a barkeep and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'2" eastern man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His blonde hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is an amazing painter.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Hadarai abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Healer; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jacinth (8000 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3 Alchemist’s fire.