Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To be a Dilettante again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are brown and catlike.

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 uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Halimath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Stableman, but he got bored and became a Detective. He became a Detective soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He wears tan trousers with white and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Jabbie was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 10000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp).

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born into a rich family. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'3" and wears a grey wide-brimmed hat and grey clothes. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a brown broad hat and brown clothes. His cinnamon fur is heavily combed to the right. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Seven was born with his father's beautiful face. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her hair is golden and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She bought a greataxe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).