Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. 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 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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Aerdeth lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents enrolled him in a Adept school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears a simple blue robe with tan stripes complete with hood. She is portly but not overly obese. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. She has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

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 refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in the west to a Shipwright, Tana learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Navigator they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Shipwright, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 64. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vaina grew up listening to her mother's many stories. 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 has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He has wavy brass crest. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Cook first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the east to a Cook, Sethrekar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 14000 sp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Amber (90 gp). Banded agate (5 gp).

Description: Standing 5'7", this man prefers to wear flannel. He wears his red hair down. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is content; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1100 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy black pantaloons and a violet scarf. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Detective. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She stands about 4'7" and wears a brown feathered hat and brown clothes. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in the west to a Barrister, Anne learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She worked as a nervous Barrister and found it very stressful. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears baggy violet pantaloons and a grey scarf. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Religious, Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 gp. Jasper (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown vest and prefers white and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.