Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Frederick speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Frederick was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Architect. 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. Frederick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the south. Justin was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Priest. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He got into the Detective business at a young age. 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. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a simple grey robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: An older man who wears bulky green painted plate armor, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is short and auburn. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Shane never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Bullseye lantern.