Description: This man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his black hair down. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Heian has worked very hard to control his curse. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Hematite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull blue iron scale mail, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He comes from a rich northern family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Miner. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 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: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and he perpetually has his bow ready. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Peren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fire opal (1100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Jet (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His tied-back hair is blonde. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 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: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His head has been shaved. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Barrister profession.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His red crest is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is portly but not overly obese. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nedda was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Chrysoprase (60 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.