Description: This man wears an entirely black suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his long rusty crest kept up in a rat tail. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Shamash was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Detective. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Shamash never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, In love, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mason. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amethyst (100 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Amber (100 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has no hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the west to a Baker, Bertram learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Baker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Baker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Emerald (500 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, and carries scimitars. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He is a Hag in disguise. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 pp. Peridot (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a pastel top hat and pastel clothes. His lavender fur is braided into rings. His yellow eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a Mercenary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He became a Mercenary soon after.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Whurbin was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Ploughman they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Navigator, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.