Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear flannel, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 86. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and doesn't want to be a detective and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Military, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Moonstone (70 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'1", this man is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His first spouse was a Cook, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cook. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and carries flails. His black hair is still thick. His brown 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 Elf in existence. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Lamlis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born in the north to a Dyer, Soveliss learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Amethyst (160 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has green eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

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: He was born into a rich family. After coming to the age of reason, Peren took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 210 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.