Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. Her fur is short and white. Her yellow unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Art has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tattered old clothes. Her red crest is heavily combed to the right. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a green wide-brimmed hat and green clothes, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Gardener. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Ahrim was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

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 is a great chef.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Architect arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Salasar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, In love, Nature, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect his home; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Guardian. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 800 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. 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: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1800 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She sports a flattop hair cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. After months of barely getting by, Criella managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

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

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Being a Masseuse kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 pp. Moss agate (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). White pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.