Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a fancy grey suit. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Paelias never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed glaive, just in case. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. Quarion enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2300 gp. Jade (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Amber (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Fisher profession.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and he is content

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a black collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He wears his black hair down. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and elven compassion

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a grey scarf. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: Peren was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has achieved small success as a Brewer.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.