Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears dull white sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scythe, just in case, marred by chocolates. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 pp. White pearl (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. He wears his red fur down. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Masseuse who has hired him part-time. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Military, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, 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 black hair down. Her fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the west to a Bounty Hunter, Jezebeth learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Jezebeth took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. After a long history of fighting, Jezebeth and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has shaved his head bald. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born in the west to a Banker, Ernest learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. At some point he was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Banker for hire.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to be a mason again

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is silver and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Mordai was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Aquamarine (900 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her greatsword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Harriet enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Harriet was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears baggy tan pantaloons and a red scarf. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Eldon liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 18000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.