Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Lamlis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. 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. Lamlis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a tan coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He takes great joy in being the best Fortune-teller in town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to be a sellsword again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a black coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head and is in decent physical shape. He has auburn hair. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Miner. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Miner business at a young age. 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 has achieved small success as a Miner.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His black hair is long and unkept. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Detective who has hired him part-time. The war was a terrible time for him, and Berrian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 9000 sp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).