Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He is baby faced.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Detective born in the past three hundred years. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His first spouse was a Barber, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and expand his business

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: Standing 5'8", this man wears a green broad hat and green clothes. He wears his red hair down. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her top black hat.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Some 3 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Eggren never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1100 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Chain shirt.