Description: This woman wears skinny pants and wears a blue and grey robe with the hood down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

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 has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and balancing her hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac, Ugly. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her blonde hair is still thick. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Shy, Insane, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1300 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears bulky green painted plate armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. His crest is copper and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 60000 cp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A 4'2" eastern woman, she is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her head has been shaved. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Actor business.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Actor arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A 4'2" northern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Debt, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears just a brown suit, marred by chocolates. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a adventurer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Thorin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available she will default to her pickaxe, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.