Description: He wears a fancy yellow suit. He carries with him a set of clubs, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blue hair is thinning but still full. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Xappan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a simple tan robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His crest is short and brass. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

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. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: 6'9" and muscular, this northern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 gp. Fire opal (1600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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. After months of barely getting by, Jak managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is greedy

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp.