Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her silver hair is cut short. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the east to a Cook, Melissa learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Melissa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears baggy brown pantaloons and a blue scarf. With bright blonde hair. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Dagnal wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warrior, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gifted student she started as a Stableman, but she got bored and became a Mason. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Mason for hire.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 800 sp. Zircon (20 gp).

Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. His hair is long and silver with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1600 sp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: An older man who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, he is not a threatening figure. His fur is white and very short. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Edge was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He's also a talented Masseuse, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.