Description: This light-skinned female wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is blonde and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born in the west. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Amber (100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). White opal (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and blue tie. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: Ar-Pratu was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Scribe. He's also a talented Ploughman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 11000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Jade (100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Rose (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a grey shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and red pants. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Norman hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Navigator work with an outfit from a few towns over. Navigator work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Navigator.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Navigator responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Coral (60 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Revenge; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a bow on his belt. His hair is short and golden. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Geoffrey fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'1" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: He wears bulky red painted plate armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his white hair up. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After a long history of fighting, Hamil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 pp. Fire opal (1400 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sard (60 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). White pearl (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.