Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: In love, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, 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 wears his hair in dreadlocks. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Junk Dealer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After months of barely getting by, Aerdeth managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2400 gp.

Description: He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Aerdeth has worked very hard to control his curse. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Paelias grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A freak accident while working with his Spice Merchant mother left him crippled. He tends to his Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.