Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. After coming to the age of reason, Matilda took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born several months after his mother 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 has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has a crush on the local layabout

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a simple white robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Melissa was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Unemployed. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears bulky violet painted plate armor, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Gilbert hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born into a rich family. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.