Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 41. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available he will default to his kukri. His crest is gold, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arjhan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with brown slacks. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: She got into the Healer business at a young age. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with black slacks. He has no fur. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Elegant was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 12000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her golden hair is well kept. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Malachite (9 gp). White opal (700 gp). Coral (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.