Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears tattered old clothes. Her crest is short and copper. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Detective business.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a black shirt, with a red mid length shorts with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is brown and curly. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. 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 crest is red, silky, and of moderate length. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. 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: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His black fur is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tabaxi in existence. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Art was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. She has blue eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Gynnie hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in the east to a Ruler, Gynnie learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 270 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Thomas was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Thomas was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Scribe. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record, Religious, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a warhammer on her belt. She is physically well-built. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She takes great joy in being the best Junk Dealer in town.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gifted student she started as a Knight, but she got bored and became a Junk Dealer. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Junk Dealer for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 140 gp.