Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her golden hair is well kept. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Baelitae embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Baelitae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Detective and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Coral (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is dark red and curly. Her white eyes peer out from beneath her top green hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Apothecary but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Gifted from a young age, Lilith studied abroad. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist, Pacifist, Gifted. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Eye agate (10 gp). Coral (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Vlorn was born the youngest of three triplets. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born in a small forest village. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries a battered greatsword and tarnished hammer as well. He has moderate length brown hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 uses divination through singing.

History: Theirastra lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.