Description: This man wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jade (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Jade (140 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Jet (140 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: This northern man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Dilettante. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Dilettante for the past few years.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Slave, Job, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: Oriff was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She became a Body Guard soon after.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rose (40 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Amber (110 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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 born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. 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: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting brigands, the young Pogranix began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Pogranix was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Red spinel (150 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Tiaathque speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Coral (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.