Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He has shaved his head bald. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 pp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Coral (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his white hair up. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Cook again; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. 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 got into the Scribe business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Architect, but he was a colossal failure. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).