Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His red hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Frederick hails from a village terrorized by drow. He worked as a nervous Stableman and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Anthony lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Beggar, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A true patriot, Norman would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of a Glassblower, who enjoyed hunting, Dean was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Dean alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 12000 cp.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He has shaved his head bald. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Thunderstones. 5 Acid flasks. 1 Antitoxin.