Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Frug will drive conversation. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

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 was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frug fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with tan slacks. Her yellow fur is smooth and relatively long. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Spring grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2900 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a tan tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a masseuse and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 11000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2900 pp. Malachite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length gold crest. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Direcris fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is red and curly. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Falkrunn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Weaver. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Falkrunn never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Citrine (60 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: He usually wears his white robe and has his bow always slung over his shoulder. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Curran was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Locksmith. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To be a Healer again; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp).