Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ekk 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 Ekk. She's also a talented Tanner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to be a tanner again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is blonde and curly. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has achieved small success as a Healer.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 210 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: Standing 5'6", this man is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the east to a Detective, Soveliss learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple white robe with red stripes complete with hood. He carries with him a set of greatswords on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His hair is golden and very short. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gorgûm will drive conversation. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1200 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a grey costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy, Insane, Selfish. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 sp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She wears a tan collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She stands about 3'9" and wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Kilia's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born in the west. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a white shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.