Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Nutae hails from a village terrorized by goblins. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is typically in his Bricklayer uniform. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is white and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Baker responsibilities is difficult; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 sp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). White opal (700 gp). Red spinel (40 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His black hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Rose (60 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Vanuath hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 30000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp).