Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 cp. Rose (60 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Bathin was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Painter. After months of barely getting by, Bathin managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is wearing a long, yellow cloak. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Arara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by vampirism.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 70 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She has worked as a Architect like her father before her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. She is an epitome of beauty. She has a very tight haircut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 90 gp. Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a simple grey robe with white stripes complete with hood. He has wavy auburn hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a Herbalist, his father struggled to pay the bills. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new baker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Animal Trainer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His first spouse was a Barrister, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Barrister they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Animal Trainer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp. Jasper (80 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tattered old clothes. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fibblestib grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: An older woman who tends to wear a large yellow jacket, she is not a threatening figure. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Cecily was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She's also a talented Seamstress, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.