Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a hunchback. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Merchant business.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears just a black suit. He has shaved his head bald. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Alex is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is an amazing painter.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Alex liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. 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 worked as a Actor like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2500 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'10" and is typically in his Fletcher uniform. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears baggy tan pantaloons and a white scarf. His hair is white and curly. He is baby faced.

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 is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by his family; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.