Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His purple hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are black.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a black shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and brown pants. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear green tank tops with red pants. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: Zepar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Zepar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Zepar. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries with him a set of hammers, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Engraver born in the past three hundred years. Oskar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Breastplate.