Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. She carries with her a set of falchions, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her tied-back hair is white. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. In her 12th 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this northern man wears a tan collared shirt and violet pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His white hair is braided into rings. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She carries with her a set of bastard swords on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Fistula was born the youngest of three triplets. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Bonds: Family, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 160 gp.