Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born in the east to a Carter, Thomas learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses like a well dressed Baker does. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the west. Hadwisa was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Baker. She has achieved small success as a Baker.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Amber (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Jade (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a grey coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head, and she perpetually has her lance ready. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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 pair of adventurers, Ilde grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Amber (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is auburn and curly. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: She got into the Brewer business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She became a Brewer soon after.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A 4'7" western woman, she is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears her brown hair down. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Faral was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Emotional, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His rusty crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Srorthen's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Srorthen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears brown trousers with tan and pastel striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Eldeth was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Military, Debt. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 18000 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rose (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.