Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has white hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Pennie was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she's in love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Malachite (14 gp). White pearl (130 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her brown hair is still thick. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To protect her home; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1500 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mason. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.