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 tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. A true patriot, Dariff would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Dariff was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dariff fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He got into the Detective business at a young age. 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 tends to his Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. Amethyst (90 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, violet shirt, and tan tie. Her fur is white and curly. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Quick lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Quick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 13000 gp. Fire opal (1000 gp). Coral (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears long strands of sapphire and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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 greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Gardain wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. With wild chestnut hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her first spouse was a Armorer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Secretive, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this western man wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available he will default to his shortbow. His black hair is cut short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Slave Trader does. He is physically well-built. His hair is white and very short. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is physically well-built. He has brass crest. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).