Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elaim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 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 (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears long strands of aquamarine and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears just a brown suit and is in decent physical shape. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and she has a crush on the local butcher

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Amber (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His tied-back hair is red. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Mormog lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Seamstress, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: Standing 5'4", this man dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available she will default to her hammer. She carries a battered kukri and tarnished hammer as well. Her crest is short and copper. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Rezena is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rezena fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

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. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.