Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the north to a Performer, Vondal learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has gray eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Arumawann enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His childhood dream was to be a Tailor, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of a Shoemaker, who enjoyed hunting, Purban was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Purban fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. His crest is rusty, silky, and of moderate length. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Gifted from a young age, Torinn studied abroad. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is red and curly. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 230 gp.