Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, tan shirt, and violet tie. His white hair is singed and shortened. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gifted student he started as a Painter, but he got bored and became a Detective. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His hair is short and brown. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Rose (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Coral (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. His red fur has been sun bleached extensively. He has copper eyes and a blue hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has moderate length gray fur. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 12000 sp.