Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her brown hair is cut short. She is baby faced.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. After coming to the age of reason, Vani took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1100 pp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Paggen lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Servant they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Slave Trader, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is content

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red hair is lengthy. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His childhood dream was to be a Body Guard, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Mentor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a very tight haircut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Reynard took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up scythe and armor he uses now. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Reynard was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a black shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ekk grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).