Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. His tied-back hair is red. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is typically in his Detective uniform. He wears his chestnut hair up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Ernest enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Detective. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ernest fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a black shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and tan pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aldous will drive conversation. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Aldous alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: In love, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'0". He wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. He has wavy brown hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a Painter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. After coming to the age of reason, Conrad took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2400 sp.