Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. His tied-back hair is red. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a Shipwright, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a very tight haircut. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Detective. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Detective business.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Jet (130 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Sard (30 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shields and longswords. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Thervan grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Thervan. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His hair is short and white. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Sage born in the past three hundred years. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Jet (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). White opal (500 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull white iron scale mail. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aerdeth grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.