Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is typically in her Detective uniform. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her top violet hat.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Claira enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

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

Possessions: 17000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born in the east. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rose (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his longbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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. 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. Eberdeb fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Peter abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a sickle on his belt. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bather. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 16000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Assassin but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to tabaxi people

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Sard (20 gp). Jet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.