Description: She wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 21000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Amber (60 gp). Rose (70 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is portly but not overly obese. She has auburn hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Olivia enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He carries a battered morningstar and tarnished falchion as well. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed, Addict. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Jade (110 gp). Onyx (50 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Moss agate (5 gp).

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has white hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Efferil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Efferil was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Efferil's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Obsidian (4 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Hunter. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Radomir was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Dilettante; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Job, Debt, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Jade (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his silver hair up. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He got into the Dyer business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Dyer and found it very stressful. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 pp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Coral (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jet (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Coral (40 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Gifted from a young age, Frederick studied abroad. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).