Description: She wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and tan pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. Her hair is auburn and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Melissa liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Engong was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Bard, 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 Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp).

Description: She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her nunchaku. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She sports brown long hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. 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. The war was a terrible time for her, and Jarsali does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Jarsali was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 90 gp.