Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His black hair is thinning but still full. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Efferil is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Efferil was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amethyst (40 gp). White opal (600 gp). Rose (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jade (40 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Coral (40 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He has golden hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1800 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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. 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 is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His hair is red and very short. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for him, and Korfel does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Korfel was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Carnelian (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Detective who has hired him part-time. Arannis is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Arannis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.