Description: She is a husky woman, who is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Detective but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Pyntle was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Detective. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Rose (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Igden hails from a village terrorized by giants. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her ears are large.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Finellen has worked very hard to control her curse. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Finellen never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and revenge

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her golden hair is cut short. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 11000 gp. Canary diamond (2000 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jade (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). White pearl (80 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His crest is copper and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against brigands

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Marshal. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Vanchu liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).