Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'3" when asserting herself. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 9000 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She got into the Apothecary business at a young age. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His hair is brown and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Lance embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Lance studied abroad. He worked as a nervous Shipwright and found it very stressful. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1200 pp. Star ruby (500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a black shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and tan pants. Her dark red hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While she appears to be a normal Tiefling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 12000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She usually wears her black robe and has her nunchaku always slung over her shoulder. Her head has been shaved. She has violet eyes and a black hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Detective who has hired her part-time. Ownka is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Ownka took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up nunchaku and armor she uses now. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mortician. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by her family; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears long strands of ruby and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He keeps his scarlet crest in a pixie cut. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nykkan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Nykkan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.