Description: 3'1" and muscular, this eastern woman is dressed in an above average manner. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. She has moderate length red hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Detective business.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A freak accident while working with her Gardener mother left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Red spinel (40 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'9" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Dyer for the past few years.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

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 has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. After a long history of fighting, Helgret and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears a colorful flower in her green crest. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Surina was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Diesa was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her first spouse was a Beggar, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She became a Farmer soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'0". She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks, and her gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ovak was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.