Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a blue and green robe with the hood down. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortbows and swords. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Mella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a green tunic with grey highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around her shoes. She wears her white crest up. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Gifted from a young age, Uadjit studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Uadjit took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She stands about 3'5" and prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is short and auburn. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Miner. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She tends to her Miner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is greedy

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears dull red sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 sp. Pink pearl (90 gp).

Description: He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His crest is copper and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Arjhan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Arjhan was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 80 pp.