Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gifted student she started as a Carter, but she got bored and became a Detective. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Carter they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Detective, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by her family; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2400 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dûgza grew up listening to his father's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Locksmith responsibilities is difficult; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His copper crest is heavily combed to the right. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Norkruuth was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She became a Seamstress soon after.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 900 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His auburn hair is lengthy. He has brown eyes and a grey hat with a green feather.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, brown shirt, and green tie. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Cockaby was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Bellfounder and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Burto is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Burto was born with his father's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. Fire opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her crest is green and very short. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Harann was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Dragonborn Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 11000 sp. Coral (160 gp).