Description: This slender man stands about 4'5". He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 sp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sard (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 6000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Alvyn was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Soapmaker. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She is physically well-built. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Animal Trainer for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 sp. Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a simple green robe with blue stripes complete with hood. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Barakas alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 12000 sp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this northern woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Painter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2400 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, she is not a threatening figure. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born into a rich family. After coming to the age of reason, Vorka took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has dyed his greying lavender fur a little too much giving a sharp lavender color. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He carries a battered glaive and tarnished hand crossbow as well. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.