Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a red shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, marred by teas. Her white hair is still thick. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Beatrice hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Beatrice was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 20000 cp. Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is short and silver. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 74. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When Balimaar reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. He has a very tight haircut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He got into the Detective business at a young age. 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 tends to his Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 30000 cp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.