Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a long, blue cloak, and a wedding ring on his left hand. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Apothecary but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Theren was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Engong isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. She takes great joy in being the best Interpreter in town.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 Detective. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jet (130 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jade (130 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Tomph alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with white slacks. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blue hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After months of barely getting by, Paymon managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Silver ewer (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has brown hair. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her broad blue hat.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. Mialee is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.