Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He sports a flattop fur cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Detective, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Detective, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She likes to wear white tank tops with black skirt. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Portia was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1100 pp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jade (60 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She got into the Detective business at a young age. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has worked as a Detective like her mother before her.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and balancing her hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears long strands of jet and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His tied-back hair is red. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dûsh embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the east to a Dyer, Dûsh learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear tan tank tops with yellow pants. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Navigator for the past few years.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 pp. Malachite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Coral (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with yellow slacks. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length blue hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Bryseis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Architect profession.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Bryseis abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries with him a set of longbows on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His white fur has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are copper.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Jade (60 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp).