Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student she started as a Interpreter, but she got bored and became a Detective. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Avice was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and expand her business

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Malachite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. 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: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 29000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barber for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 sp.