Description: This woman stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her red hair is cut short. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Vanchu lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Merchant they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Laborer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tan coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

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

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a green cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His crest is cut close to his head. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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 was born at the edge of vast desert. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jade (150 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears dull black sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Sard (20 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Jet (50 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Azurite (14 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Coral (50 gp). Malachite (14 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: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her ears are large.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aline was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jade (120 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp).