Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her pickaxe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She wears her yellow fur down. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He wears a blue coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. A gifted student he started as a Weaver, but he got bored and became a Locksmith. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Lazy, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He has a hunchback. He has a very tight haircut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. His blue hair, when down, is lengthy. This white eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student he started as a Fisher, but he got bored and became a Shepherd. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 sp. Emerald (1400 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her purple hair is matted, messy, and big. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Shax's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Shax was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her bronze crest is braided into rings. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 15. 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 a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars and is in decent physical shape. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She takes great joy in being the best Architect in town.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Architect.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She wears an entirely brown suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly tridents and axes. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Diesa lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Diesa grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Diesa. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.