Description: An older man who prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his purple hair in a flapper bob. His ears are large.

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. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barrister work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barrister work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Scribe they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Barrister, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She keeps her silver crest in a flapper bob. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She is a Laborer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in the north to a Laborer, Synthrin learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Laborer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Laborer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Laborer soon after.

Motivation: To be a Detective again.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 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). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. He wears his silver hair down. His white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished hand crossbow as well. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Gifted from a young age, Oppleby studied abroad. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black opal (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jade (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her lance with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She carries a battered flail and tarnished lance as well. She has a very tight haircut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Zanna enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Zanna was born the youngest of three triplets. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Zanna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries with him a set of whips, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 pp. White opal (1500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Coral (110 gp). Sard (60 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.