Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He has no fur. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Art hails from a village terrorized by giants. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He tends to wear a large black jacket. He wears his red crest up. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Azzakh was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She sports a flattop hair cut. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. He tends to his Ploughman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a violet coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Soveliss lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: An older woman who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is brown and curly. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her small blue hat.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his whip with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a hunchback. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He takes great joy in being the best Bricklayer in town.

History: Alexandre lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He worked as a nervous Bricklayer and found it very stressful. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is white and curly. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Calcitro was born with his father's beautiful face. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Gardener. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 150 gp. Jade (110 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a simple blue robe with green stripes complete with hood and is in decent physical shape. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Oppleby was born with his father's beautiful face. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Oppleby was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.