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 robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. His head has been shaved. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Halimath was born the youngest of three triplets. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Knight they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Dyer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This eastern woman wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and black robe with the hood down. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has white hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has wavy golden hair. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Dyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dyer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her fur is short and red. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. At some point she was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.