Description: 3'0" and muscular, this eastern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His ears are large.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: This man wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Gruk lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he is greedy

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Iolite (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His ears are large.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a brown tunic with violet highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dean studied abroad. 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Onyx (70 gp).

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this northern man is wearing a long, blue cloak. He sports a flattop hair cut. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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 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: Peter lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Aquamarine (300 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.