Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. 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: To unite with his brother; and balancing his hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear grey tank tops with pastel pants. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

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. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears long strands of opal and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has blonde hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp).