Description: He is lean but muscular and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gerald's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a simple blue robe with green stripes complete with hood. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man wears a black feathered hat and black clothes. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He usually wears his brown robe and has his kukri always slung over his shoulder. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.