Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has no hair. She has blue eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2100 pp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat, marred by sweets. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold music box (1000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a simple green robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His blue hair is smooth and relatively long. He has black eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 900 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is typically in his Bather uniform. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Cask took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up pickaxe and armor he uses now. He has worked as a Bather like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1700 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. 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 wears her blonde hair up. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Waywocket was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Ruler. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Coral (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is violet, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Eleanor will drive conversation. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Eleanor 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 spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Gifted from a young age, Patrick studied abroad. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).