Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His golden hair is cut short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Halander was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Peridot (60 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She 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. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her lavender fur is singed and shortened. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. After coming to the age of reason, Shadow took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. After a long history of fighting, Shadow and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 19000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and pastel handkerchief worn on her right side. She has wavy blonde hair. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: This eastern man 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. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white crest is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Gargax hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a green armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 70. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and black robe with the hood down. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). White opal (900 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a black Stetson hat and black clothes. His rusty crest is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He became a Soapmaker soon after.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1300 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).