Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is typically in his Butcher uniform. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Heian was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Heian's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to be a detective again

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp).

Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with pastel slacks. His hair is long and white with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a Carpenter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bather. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bather for the past few years.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a brown shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.