Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. Her blonde hair is still thick. Her ears are large.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Mella embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. Mella enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She got into the Knight business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Knight and found it very stressful. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She usually wears her blue robe and has her spear always slung over her shoulder. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Naivara was born the youngest of three triplets. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and doesn't want to be a crown-heir and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Audhild was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 110 gp. Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'8" when asserting himself. His black crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Nykkan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Nykkan was born the youngest of three triplets. He worked as a nervous Map Maker and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 60 gp.