The professional racers, mechanics, organizers, and underground circuit participants who make up the dangerous and competitive world of vehicle racing.
Thelvult - Former Racist Colleague#
First Appearance: Session 2 - “A Rock Show And A Briefcase”
Race: Human
Profession: Professional Racer
Affiliations: Major racist team sponsorship, Professional racist circuit
Physical Description: Professional racer with team sponsorship backing, described as more successful than Elspeth in current racing scene.
Session Appearances:
- Session 2: First mentioned as Elspeth ’s former associate encouraging her return to racing
- Session 4: Target of party’s sabotage operations during underground race
- Session 5: Competes in Highforge Sprint, affected by party’s sabotage attempts
Relationships with Player Characters:
- Elspeth : Former racing colleague who encourages her return despite her disqualification
- Silas : Successfully drugged by him during pre-race sabotage operations
- The Party: Viewed as competitor to be neutralized during racing events
Racing Background: Maintained position in legitimate racing while Elspeth went underground, has backing of major racing organization, skilled enough to compete at professional level.
Current Status: Continues competing in professional racing circuits, though party’s sabotage operations may have affected recent performance.
Alesso - Master Mechanic#
First Appearance: Session 23 - “Purple-Eyed Ravers and Racing Contracts”
Race: Rock Gnome
Profession: Racer & Chief Mechanic
Affiliations: Racing community, Artificer background, Underground circuits
Physical Description: Rock gnome with extensive mechanical expertise, former guild artificer who found passion in racing.
Background: Former guild artificer who discovered racing after modifying delivery cart for speed, now races vintage vehicles while serving as community’s premier mechanic.
Services: Master artificer skills, enchantment expertise for vehicles, technical advice, custom modifications.
Role in Community: Primary technical expert for underground racing circuit, provides mechanical support and innovations.
Lazarus - Extreme Circuit Specialist#
First Appearance: Session 23 - “Purple-Eyed Ravers and Racing Contracts”
Race: Dragonborn (Brass)
Profession: Extreme Circuit Racer
Affiliations: Dangerous racing circuits, Extreme sports community
Physical Description: Brass dragonborn known for surviving races that killed other participants.
Specialization: Most dangerous circuits including lava flows, storm fronts, and collapsing ruins, earned “Phoenix Rider” nickname by surviving deadly races.
Abilities: Fire resistance, high-speed maneuvering in dangerous conditions, intimidating presence, extreme survival skills.
Reputation: Known for taking on races other competitors consider suicidal, represents upper tier of underground racing danger.
Racecar - Underground Champion#
First Appearance: Session 23 - “Purple-Eyed Ravers and Racing Contracts”
Race: Halfling
Profession: Underground Circuit Champion
Affiliations: Underground racing scene, Size-advantage racing
Physical Description: Halfling who legally changed his name from “Rosco Carryfoot” to “Racecar.”
Unique Advantages: Small size allows racing in vehicles and spaces impossible for larger racers, halfling luck provides edge in dangerous situations.
Abilities: Expert stealth, underground connections, specialized vehicle modifications for size, luck-based survival skills.
Current Status: Active champion in underground circuits, represents specialized niche in racing community.
Miss Talks - Racing League Manager#
First Appearance: Session 2 - “A Rock Show And A Briefcase”
Race: Half-Orc
Profession: Racing League Manager & Talent Scout
Affiliations: Multiple racing leagues, Safety oversight, Punk rock culture
Physical Description: Half-orc with punk rock style, former military communications officer.
Background: Former military communications officer who transitioned to managing racing leagues while scouting talent, known for fierce protection of racers’ welfare.
Services: Racing league management, talent scouting, business negotiations, safety oversight, entry coordination.
Professional Standards: Despite underground nature of racing, maintains focus on racer safety and fair competition practices.
Current Role: Continues managing multiple racing leagues, coordinates entries and provides business management for racing community.