Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in the south. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Amber (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Through the years after Simon was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Simon's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Debt. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Black opal (1200 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Barkeep. She has wavy golden hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Helen abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To protect her home; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp.