Description: Runty and weak-looking, he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His tied-back hair is chestnut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Einkil lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Interpreter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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 to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 pp. Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Amber (140 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His blonde hair is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He uses divination through singing.

History: Theren was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 140 gp. Onyx (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her long blue crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Nuthra lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She worked as a nervous Assassin and found it very stressful. Being a Assassin kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Assassin and was forced into it by her family.

Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp).

Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is short and white. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears brown trousers with pastel and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Banker

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

Possessions: 6000 sp. Star ruby (400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Virra was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His blue crest, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born in the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Layabout.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new layabout responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Stableman. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears professional attire. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his 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 is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.