Description: An older man who wears a black collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

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. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 30000 cp. Banded agate (7 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'10". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. He has auburn hair. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a Actor, his father struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Moonstone (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Sard (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His red hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the west to a Miner, Raymond learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older man who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His childhood dream was to be a Blacksmith, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Beggar.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 sp.