Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears professional attire. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Detective born in the past three hundred years. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Jak is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Jak was born with his mother's beautiful face. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He has achieved small success as a Detective.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, he is not a threatening figure. He has styled his gray fur well, parting it to the right. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Insomniac, Greedy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rose (80 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Amber (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Her fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant yellow.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born into a rich family. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She is wearing a long, blue cloak. She has a hunchback. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Quillathe 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: Gifted from a young age, Quillathe studied abroad. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Amber (90 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jet (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and is pretty ugly. She has golden hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Architect hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears bulky blue painted plate armor. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born in the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). White opal (900 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Vanchu is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. White opal (1000 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Coral (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Emerald (1000 gp).