Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her silver hair is wavy and long. She has brown eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Vanchu is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. The war was a terrible time for her, and Vanchu does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She got into the Actor business at a young age. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has worked as a Actor like her mother before her.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available he will default to his longbow, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He has silver eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is a Detective first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Vassago was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He worked as a nervous Detective and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 900 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. 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: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Nyx was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Farmer. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, violet shirt, and grey tie. She carries with her a set of sickles on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. Her white crest is heavily combed to the left. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nala studied abroad. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nala fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Shy, PTSD. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 340 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp).