Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'3" when asserting himself. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His crest is black and curly. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a great chef.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'3". She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and her gloved hand is found clutching a whip. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is short and auburn. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her broad red hat.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Eida was taken on many hunting expeditions. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Bookbinder; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears professional attire. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: Varis was born with his father's beautiful face. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Bowyer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Amber (80 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.