Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with brown slacks. He has no hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is an epitome of beauty. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Peter's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in the east. When Peter reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Sard (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp).