Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a pickaxe on her belt. She is physically well-built. She has white hair. She has blue eyes and a red hat with a tan feather.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a Hunter, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Vani took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up pickaxe and armor she uses now. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vani fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. He wears his golden hair down. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Gifted from a young age, Fonkin studied abroad. Through the years after Fonkin was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Fonkin's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 6'3". He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. He has styled his brown fur well, parting it to the right. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Animal Trainer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 70 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has styled his orange fur well, parting it to the right. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Elegant was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Armorer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Armorer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Baker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.