Description: He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished glaive as well. He has shaved his head bald. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Grom alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and carries shortbows. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the east to a Detective, Chay learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, she is not a threatening figure. Her blonde hair is cut short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears long strands of topaz and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1300 sp. Fire opal (500 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Breastplate.