Description: A man of a pale complexion, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He has wavy auburn hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: He got into the Detective business at a young age. 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's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his blonde hair down. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of a Miller, who enjoyed hunting, Azaki was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Azaki took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor he uses now. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She wears her lavender fur down. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Fragrant lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the south were limited. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 13000 sp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her first spouse was a Sage, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Bonds: Enemies, Job, Criminal record, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.