Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is a Butcher first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Butcher soon after.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a shoemaker again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a white wide-brimmed hat and white clothes. His blonde hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. 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 worked as a Barkeep like his father before him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Amber (130 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears professional attire. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 70 gp. 5 Acid flasks.

Description: This western man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He takes great joy in being the best Masseuse in town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Barakas was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Masseuse. He has achieved small success as a Masseuse.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Eloise grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 20 gp. Citrine (50 gp). 1 Hourglass.

Description: This woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is brown and very short. Her ears are large.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tanner.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. Her silver hair is still thick. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She became a Mayor soon after.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 220 gp.