Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He has a very tight haircut. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Taklinn grew up listening to his father's many stories. Taklinn was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Ruler. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 pp. Black opal (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her black fur is still thick. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born in a small desert village. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. She has worked as a Body Guard like her father before her.

Motivation: To be a Detective again.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rose (80 gp). Coral (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. With bright brown hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Emen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her first spouse was a Shepherd, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Eye agate (7 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her head has been shaved. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when she was still a young child. The dire rats captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He takes great joy in being the best Herbalist in town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp).