Description: This man wears a fancy black suit. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. 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: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.