Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. She is physically well-built. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Portia speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Portia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Mortician, but she got bored and became a Soapmaker. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a blue shirt with thin black vertical stripes and white pants. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her top blue hat.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Detective born in the past three hundred years. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has achieved small success as a Detective.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Jet (120 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. 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: He seems to be bored by most things; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 pp. Hematite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Jet (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ralf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She got into the Hunter business at a young age. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Hunter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new hunter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a simple green robe with white stripes complete with hood. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady black eyes.

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

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Hecat reached her early adolescence her Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and balancing her hectic life and new bellfounder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

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

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 11000 gp. Emerald (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Jade (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Coral (160 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).