Description: He wears a black coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair is long and unkept. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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 east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Detective for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1600 sp. Red spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is harsh and unforgiving.

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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This late middle aged man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear and is in decent physical shape. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He bought a whip and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Knight. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are gold.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 320 gp.