Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a white shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and black pants, and is pretty ugly. His dark red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a Detective first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His ears are large.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears skinny pants and wears a brown and grey robe with the hood down and is in decent physical shape. He wears his gold crest down. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amber (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He likes to wear tan tank tops with white pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His head has been shaved. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item.