Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears skinny pants and wears a green and blue robe with the hood down. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. 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 is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Kyle was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Kyle decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. Tourmaline (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses like a well dressed Detective does. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. 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 is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Dean was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has achieved small success as a Detective.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with his god.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. 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 left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: In love, Guardian, Religious, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He wears long strands of opal and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Money/treasure; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Fire opal (700 gp).