Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he very much looks the part of a Carter. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Geoffrey enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is auburn and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Debt, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 35000 sp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is portly but not overly obese. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp.