Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is silver and curly. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pûgrish grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Coral (120 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Jade (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Sard (30 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: He likes to wear grey tank tops with red pants. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Beloril was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Apothecary. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Coral (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He usually wears his red robe and has his hammer always slung over his shoulder. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His first spouse was a Banker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 18000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a violet tunic with brown highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Spice Merchant business.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His first spouse was a Dilettante, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, white shirt, and grey tie. His crest is white, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Torinn hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

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

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.