Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. A true patriot, Cory would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Azurite (10 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. With wild blonde hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a Banker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 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: This slender man stands about 3'4". He wears a blue tunic with brown highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Ribbles was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Junk Dealer. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

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 lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Meena hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. She carries a battered sword and tarnished halberd as well. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is mildly Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. 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: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 pp. Amethyst (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a black coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small black clips. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.