Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is wearing a long, yellow cloak. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Helen embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 70 gp. Onyx (50 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His red hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Performer. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born to a Doctor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears red trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Eran was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Tanner. She became a Tanner soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Sage does. His red hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gnarsh grew up listening to his father's many stories. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sage.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 20 pp.