Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. His black crest is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are red.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Nykkan was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Merchant. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 pp. A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her childhood dream was to be a Actor, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Scribe for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 pp. Red garnet (100 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'6" and dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with red slacks. Her hair is silver and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 12000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears just a green suit. She has done her best to style her gold crest to look like a famous performer. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born in the south. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Synthrin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants to get laid.

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Coral (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rose (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He uses divination through singing.

History: He got into the Detective business at a young age. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Engraver responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

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

Possessions: 10000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.