Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She usually wears her red robe and has her flail always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is black and very short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ahlyssa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Robert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears an entirely pastel suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has no hair. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She got into the Fortune-teller business at a young age. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Knight again.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a large grey jacket. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Detective who has hired him part-time. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His first spouse was a Layabout, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants his loneliness to end

Bonds: Has a crush, Slave, Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp. Onyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.