Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She has blue hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Akta was born on a far northern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Detective. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her tied-back hair is red. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Dyer for hire.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 sp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Amber (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Debt, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (15 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears dull brown sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. His lavender fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A gifted student he started as a Mortician, but he got bored and became a Beggar. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.