Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has golden hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Varis was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Revenge; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1300 pp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Jade (60 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears baggy brown pantaloons and a blue scarf, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She sports a flattop fur cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gale was born the youngest of three triplets. Through the years after Gale was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Gale's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a detective and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Bhevek is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jade (120 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 23. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Jet (50 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Rose (80 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Jet (140 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp).

Description: This woman sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently the stress of being a Tanner has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sard (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jade (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.