Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a fancy pastel suit. His auburn hair is still thick. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Arannis hails from a village terrorized by illithids. At a young age his father died while driving off some illithids. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in sickle use. 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 pp. White opal (700 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. A true patriot, Traki would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Traki was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a white scarf, and carries shortbows. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 82. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Seamstress profession.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Theren was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

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

Possessions: 100 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp).