Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Detective born in the past three hundred years. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He struck the Detective job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Vepar hails from a village terrorized by illithids. 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. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Jade (140 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a red scarf. His chestnut hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Ralf lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Akmen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Akmen was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rose (20 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. She sports chestnut long hair. She has violet eyes and a tan hat with a blue feather.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Family, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has done his best to style his gold crest to look like a famous performer. He has red eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and expand his business

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear pastel clothing when she does not wear armor. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her orange fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Slave Trader who has hired her part-time. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ethereal has worked very hard to control her curse. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Amber (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rose (70 gp).