Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a grey costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. A true patriot, Melissa would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Melissa was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'1". She wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is a great chef.

History: She was born into a rich family. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is wearing a long, green cloak. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. She sports a flattop crest cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is typically in his Stylist uniform. He carries with him a set of kukris, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the south to a Stylist, Robert learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stylist for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and balancing his hectic life and new stylist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.