Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a axe on his belt. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, black shirt, and white tie. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Uthemar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His red hair is still thick. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Banker responsibilities is difficult; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.