Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is physically well-built. His black hair is still thick. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bookbinder profession.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

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

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his white hair down. He is baby faced.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. When Fenriz reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Rose (20 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a great chef.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and balancing his hectic life and new bounty hunter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1900 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a violet small hat and violet clothes. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Caeldrim speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the north. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a brown shirt with thin red vertical stripes and grey pants, and is pretty ugly. Her red hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Helja was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Fighter, 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 Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Through the years after Helja was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Helja's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jet (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'8" and sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a Carpenter, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is typically in his Carter uniform. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is brown and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Jabbie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has moderate length white hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Beloril was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Jade (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.