Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Jade (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Amber (100 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear blue tank tops with pastel pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

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

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. His white hair is thinning but still full. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and balancing his hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a violet vest and prefers tan and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has chestnut hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born in the east. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Mialee and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jade (60 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Peridot (70 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jade (60 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Miner. A true patriot, Valafar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Valafar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Dilettante again.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). White opal (700 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). White opal (700 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His first spouse was a Mercenary, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mercenary they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Roofer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. White opal (900 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Jet (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: Standing 6'3", this man wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He keeps his silver crest in a flapper bob. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He worked as a nervous Layabout and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Amber (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Sard (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Sard (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.