Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears skinny pants and wears a black and brown robe with the hood down. Her hair is golden and very short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries a battered hammer and tarnished greatsword as well. He has wavy silver hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Howard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She wears a green shirt with thin red vertical stripes and brown pants. She is physically well-built. Her hair is brown and curly. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. After a long history of fighting, Manea and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a detective and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears white trousers with black and yellow striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Portia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Portia was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Portia was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and many drow want her driven away

Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 120 gp.