Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is dressed in earthy colors with a black and violet handkerchief worn on his right side. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shump fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1100 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stylist who has hired her part-time. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nora studied abroad. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and red handkerchief worn on his right side. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes, and he perpetually has his greatsword ready. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Cressel was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to be a weaver again

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sickles and crossbows. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'4" northern man, he is typically in his Knight uniform. His tied-back hair is white. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He struck the Knight job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his black eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Amnon will drive conversation. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying west to reunite his family. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Detective again.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Jet (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Sard (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is blonde and very short. She has blue eyes and a grey hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Gunnloda was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black star sapphire (700 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.