Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Raer was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 50000 cp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears bulky white painted plate armor. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a Herbalist, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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. Nutae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Jade (120 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has wavy white hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a Locksmith soon after.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 900 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a simple tan robe with blue stripes complete with hood. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3200 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.