Description: 3'8" and muscular, this western man wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a Roofer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is dressed in an above average manner. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Thorin enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Jasper (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Coral (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the west to a Performer, Ortegar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Performer. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 900 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a grey collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Mortician, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is typically in his Detective uniform. His hair is cut close to his head. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: He comes from a rich eastern family. Baz abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 60000 cp. Hematite (12 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.