Description: 2'8" and muscular, this southern woman 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 chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

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 is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Miner arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Thea never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Iolite (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Hunter. He carries with him a set of sais, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His purple hair is matted, messy, and big. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star ruby (700 gp). Jet (40 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her crest is bronze and very short. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Amber (60 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He carries a battered dagger and tarnished hand crossbow as well. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a Stableman, his mother struggled to pay the bills. At a young age his mother died while driving off some illithids. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in hand crossbow use. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Azaki was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down, and carries morningstars. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (140 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Sard (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and white robe with the hood down. He carries with him a set of scimitars, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Lamlis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lamlis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 9000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Detective who has hired her part-time. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Detective business.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, 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 found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Jet (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).