Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Hatae is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His tied-back hair is silver. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Blacksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His blue crest is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: She wears a fancy black dress. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small black clips. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A true patriot, Volen would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She wears her red hair down. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Quelenna was born the youngest of three triplets. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Quelenna 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 Quelenna. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp.