Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is wearing a long, pastel cloak. She wears her gray fur down. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Trail is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a mason again

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is blonde and very short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Alberich was born with his mother's beautiful face. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Jade (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jet (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Coral (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'7". She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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 is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1300 pp. Coral (150 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and she perpetually has her shield ready. She wears her silver hair down. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is an amazing painter.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Amber (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Azurite (15 gp).

Description: A 6'0" western woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Vorka was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black opal (800 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Amber (90 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His fur is cut close to his head. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is an amazing painter.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Quick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a bow on his belt. His hair is short and golden. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Geoffrey fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.