Description: This malnourished man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His auburn hair is lengthy. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a spear on his belt. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a Spy, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Amber (110 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 became a Ploughman soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Tharivol grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Tharivol. Being a Apothecary kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 9000 sp. Rose (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear grey tank tops with black pants. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has violet eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

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 frequently practicing swordplay.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2800 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Coral (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.