Description: A 4'8" western man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He got into the Detective business at a young age. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (11 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1600 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His red hair is cut short. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ivellios was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Sard (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this western man wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Halimath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp.