Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears a fancy black suit. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Rael was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of a Butcher, who enjoyed hunting, Aerdeth was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. His red hair is cut short. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Paelias was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Amber (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Sard (80 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Black opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has achieved small success as a Ploughman.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 pp. Onyx (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.