Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is typically in his Detective uniform. He has no hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Heward speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Detective for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. He wears his chestnut hair up. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. After coming to the age of reason, Manfred took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'2", this man wears tattered old clothes. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are green.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Odo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a violet costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His red hair is singed and shortened. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and doesn't want to be a sage and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His hair is short and blonde. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 3 Holy water. 2 Antitoxin. 8 Acid flasks.