Description: She is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak, and she perpetually has her crossbow ready. Her tied-back hair is silver. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Jeweler business.

History: Melissa was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 sp. Tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats, marred by sweets. His hair is black and very short. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Crown-heir for hire.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 cp. Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A true patriot, Hogar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Carter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Carter again.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 sp. Tourmaline (150 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Scribe job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.