Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Melissa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 110 gp. Tourmaline (130 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly nunchakus and hand crossbows. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Lia was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. Being a Soapmaker kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a flail on her belt. Her long blue crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: The child of a Brewer, who enjoyed hunting, Furrele was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Roofer for hire.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1400 sp. Jade (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her yellow fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are yellow.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.