Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Alvyn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her tied-back hair is red. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: Abalaba was born the youngest of three triplets. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Black star sapphire (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Norman is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has worked as a Stableman like his mother before him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has brown eyes and a yellow hat with a white feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Solomon will drive conversation. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He worked as a nervous Soapmaker and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black opal (700 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her golden hair is well kept. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. This black eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Verin was born the youngest of three triplets. Through the years after Verin was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Verin's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Verin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears just a grey suit. Her hair is short and white. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her silver hair is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Onyx (70 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, blue shirt, and yellow tie. His white hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Barrister; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 gp.