Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a yellow tunic with black highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her brown hair is well kept. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born into a rich family. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful, Racist, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Jade (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'4" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. After coming to the age of reason, Balimaar took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 110 gp. Coral (40 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. Her hair is short and silver. She has blue eyes and a violet hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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 with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Servant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Servant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Onyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Peridot (30 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. 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: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).