Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. 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 Map Maker. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Map Maker.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). White opal (1000 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has a very tight haircut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Cecily liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Detective born in the past three hundred years. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tattered old clothes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 81. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Adam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.