Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. His hair is blonde and curly. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

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 is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He found a children's book about a Human Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 struck the Butcher job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: He wears an entirely green suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished hammer as well. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Miles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in an above average manner, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Theobald speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. The war was a terrible time for him, and Theobald does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Theobald was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man wears professional attire. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.