Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She is wearing a long, violet cloak. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Melissa embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Melissa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 110 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears an entirely brown suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His fur is short and yellow. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Fortune-teller profession.

History: Great lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Fortune-teller again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is silver and very short. Her ears are large.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has a hunchback. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Bookbinder profession.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Silaqui grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 120 gp.