Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and carries greatswords. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. 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 left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this western man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his black hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Backpack. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Bonds: In love, Family, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Aldous's homeland. Aldous decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp.