Description: An older man who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Soveliss was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this western man wears a yellow feathered hat and yellow clothes. His red hair is thinning but still full. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting orcs, the young Hadarai began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born to a Herbalist, his father struggled to pay the bills. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is white and very short. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Coral (110 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Detective born in the past three hundred years. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

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: Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.