Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a brown coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her white fur has been sun bleached extensively. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Coral (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears dull violet sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sword, just in case, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has moderate length brown hair. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her dark red hair is long and unkept. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Mason profession.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She became a Detective soon after.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has amber eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Lezre was taken on many hunting expeditions. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Unemployed and was forced into it by her family; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a green shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and tan pants. She wears her purple hair up. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Miller for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 pp. Red garnet (70 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a pastel vest and prefers brown and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His black fur is knotted and matted. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. The war was a terrible time for him, and Shivering does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Painter

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

Possessions: 16000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Valanthe was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1200 pp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Black opal (500 gp).