Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She became a Bricklayer soon after.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a slave trader again

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Jade (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He usually wears his black robe and has his crossbow always slung over his shoulder. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blue hair is still thick. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a scribe again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1500 pp. Malachite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp).

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears her golden hair down. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Isabella lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Actor they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Detective, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jade (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and green handkerchief worn on his right side. He has styled his beige fur well, parting it to the right. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting brigands, the young Spring began to lead the lost caravan. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 pp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 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. (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Peridot (50 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man usually wears his tan robe and has his dagger always slung over his shoulder and is in decent physical shape. His tied-back hair is white. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).