Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Everard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gerald's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a simple blue robe with green stripes complete with hood. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man wears a black feathered hat and black clothes. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He takes great joy in being the best Bookbinder in town.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Holy water. 1 Thunderstones. 1 Thunderstones.