Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nicholas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is baby faced.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Richard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Being a Spice Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Cynical, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, red shirt, and yellow tie. He is portly but not overly obese. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

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 dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Gifted from a young age, Randal studied abroad. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a grey tunic with red highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and revenge

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).