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 wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is always cut to a buzz. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Laucian liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Malachite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and likes to wear green tank tops with grey pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Theren wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Theren was born with his father's beautiful face. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 pp. Obsidian (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Zircon (30 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears bulky tan painted plate armor. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Dilettante, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 20000 cp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.