Description: An older man who tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Oren alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears his silver hair down. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. 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: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 80 pp. 4 Thunderstones. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His auburn hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise violet.

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. A true patriot, Boddynock would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a servant again

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Military, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. His hair is black and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Oppleby studied abroad. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 cp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp).