Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has brown hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Aramil was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Sard (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.