Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He carries with him a set of longbows on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 30000 sp. 4 Thunderstones. 2 Holy water. 1 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Holy water.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears his red hair down. His eyes are amber and catlike.

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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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 is greedy; and doesn't want to be a detective and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 21000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cook.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear blue tank tops with pastel pants. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Kody will drive conversation. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Kody was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Navigator, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp.