Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1100 pp. Red spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). White opal (400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her silver hair is still thick. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 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 entirely blue suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: An old rival family wants her found; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1700 pp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp).

Description: An older woman who is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats, she is not a threatening figure. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a Banker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his copper crest down. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Bharash was born with his father's beautiful face. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, In love. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She is typically in her Dyer uniform, marred by chocolates. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Shaena was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new dyer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.