Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She is portly but not overly obese. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Emmeline grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Terse. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has shaved his head bald. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in the north. His first spouse was a Butcher, they had one daughter, 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 Butcher they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Soapmaker, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, yellow shirt, and blue tie. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His childhood dream was to be a Dilettante, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp).