Description: He dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a green coat with blue slacks. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His yellow fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Cook. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and balancing his hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3200 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'0". She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sword. She has wavy white hair. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her broad blue hat.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Apothecary business.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her childhood dream was to be a Miner, but she was a colossal failure. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is dressed in earthy colors with a white and violet handkerchief worn on her right side, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: Shamil was born with her father's beautiful face. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nalaed grew up listening to her father's many stories. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Nalaed's homeland. Nalaed decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a colorful flower in his brass crest. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Quarethon liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a longbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A freak accident while working with his Shepherd father left him crippled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's in love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Citrine (60 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is portly but not overly obese. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Breena hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Zepar was born with his mother's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Azurite (6 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.