Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He dresses like a well dressed Detective does. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Balimaar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Balimaar took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sickle and armor he uses now. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has wavy silver hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her black hair is lengthy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 24. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Helen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the south. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stableman.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Moonstone (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a blue shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, In love. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 sp.