Description: This exceptionally lanky man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He keeps his long black crest kept up in a rat tail. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Detective born in the past three hundred years. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Slave, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her red crest is thinning but still full. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Surina hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Black pearl (300 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Rose (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor, and is pretty ugly. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He bought a quarterstaff and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a flattop crest cut. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'8" northern man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. A true patriot, Richard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bellfounder. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1200 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His silver hair is cut short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Lamlis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Lamlis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her white fur is matted, messy, and big. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Shivering is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Barkeep arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1200 pp. Zircon (30 gp). Coral (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Jet (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp).