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: He has a missing left leg. He tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is an amazing painter.

History: Galinndan was born the youngest of three triplets. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Family, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Galinndan was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Hunter. He bought a dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.