Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Zed was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jade (110 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Arara's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Coral (130 gp). White opal (400 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Ronwe enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brown diamond (2000 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Mardnab was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Interpreter. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the south to a Stylist, Brakka learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2800 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His dark red hair is greasy and uncared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Coral (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Malachite (10 gp). White opal (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.