Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She tends to wear a violet poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Alice embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Alice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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 greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She has shaved her head bald. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Susannah grew up listening to her mother's many stories. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'3" and has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Jade (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he very much looks the part of a Fortune-teller. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has violet eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Gifted from a young age, Orsik studied abroad. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a sage again

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).