Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his red hair up. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His first spouse was a Barber, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 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.

Description: He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He takes great joy in being the best Detective in town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a white coat with pastel slacks. He has a very tight haircut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'2" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is short and brown. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Meriele enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bather for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 10000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Coral (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears dark leathers with embroidery, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. After coming to the age of reason, Quilla took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Giselle is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Giselle grew up listening to her mother's many stories. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Sage and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black opal (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).