Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'7" when asserting himself. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This man stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He has red eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Detective who has hired him part-time. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. After a long history of fighting, Valafar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 900 gp.