Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished longsword as well. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brass crest. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ildrex grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She carries a battered hammer and tarnished glaive as well. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is short and chestnut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She's also a talented Slave Trader, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 sp. Jet (120 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Priest for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Job, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 80 gp.