Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Adventurer for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver ewer (10 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: A woman of a pale complexion, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. She has no crest. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stylist.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a stylist and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Coral (80 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Varis has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a grey scarf. His fur is black and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Seven lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1000 pp. Moss agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Amber (140 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his black hair up. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 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 (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a red tunic with white highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Bhevek 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 tends to his Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.