Description: Standing 5'3", this man dresses like a well dressed Stableman does. His white hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 Stableman. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bather they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Stableman, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To be a Bather again; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and he perpetually has his bow ready. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Lûgdash was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His red fur is unkempt and raggedy. His copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Locksmith who has hired him part-time. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Kerkad was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. A freak accident while working with his Detective mother left him crippled. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Ruler and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 110 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp).