Description: A middle-aged man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and is pretty ugly. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His ears are large.

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 often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Persistence, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 13000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Jet (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Jade (40 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).

Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 Detective. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jet (130 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jade (130 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Tomph alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with white slacks. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 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: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blue hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After months of barely getting by, Paymon managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Silver ewer (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has brown hair. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her broad blue hat.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. Mialee is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.