Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying west to reunite her family. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Mary was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and white robe with the hood down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'2" when asserting himself. His cinnamon fur is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His first spouse was a Actor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 70000 cp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'2" when asserting herself. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in the north to a Detective, Kristryd learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and balancing her hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He usually wears his white robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. A true patriot, Ar-Baruk would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Cartwright father left him crippled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Iolite (70 gp).