Description: This man wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Orsik studied abroad. Orsik abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Knight.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

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).