Description: This dark-skinned female wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a axe on her belt. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has no hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Helja's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Helja was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Jade (80 gp). Sard (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Barkeep uniform. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Purson was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. She has white hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'2" and wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'2", this man dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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 (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished shortbow as well. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Henry liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Henry fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Arara's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Coral (130 gp). White opal (400 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).