Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His silver hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

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. Theren enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Theren hails from a village terrorized by drow. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amber (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Coral (40 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a brown collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, marred by teas. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Whurdred hails from a village terrorized by brigands. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'7" and muscular, this northern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rimple was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and pastel handkerchief worn on his left side. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Gifted from a young age, Damakos studied abroad. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 pp. Brown diamond (3000 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Sard (20 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'2". She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Iolite (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'5". He tends to wear a large blue jacket. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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.