Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His hair is silver and curly. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nim embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Detective but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nim grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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 to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Amber (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rose (40 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the south. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is blonde and curly. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. The war was a terrible time for him, and Dayereth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the east to a Cartwright, Dayereth learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He married young, but lost his spouse to drow. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has a hunchback. His silver hair is braided into rings. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker white hat.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Barber. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hadarai was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hadarai was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 gp. Iolite (80 gp).

Description: This man wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He has moderate length black hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad yellow hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Thervan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Thervan 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 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 50 pp. Black opal (1400 gp). Zircon (20 gp).