Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Melissa is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Being a Animal Trainer 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: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears tattered old clothes. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This malnourished man wears professional attire. His chestnut hair is cut short. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Korfel will drive conversation. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: She wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'0" when asserting herself. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. A true patriot, Valida would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the north to a Mason, Valida learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her first spouse was a Crown-heir, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has achieved small success as a Mason.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it and is in decent physical shape. His tied-back hair is blonde. He has green eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Eberk was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Rogue, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Rogue in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1700 sp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.