Description: She wears a yellow coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'5" when asserting herself. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: The child of a Priest, who enjoyed hunting, Melissa was taken on many hunting expeditions. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He wears a brown shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His fur is lavender, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has shaved his head bald. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He got into the Butcher business at a young age. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Bertram's homeland. Bertram decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He struck the Butcher job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 80 gp. Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Ruler. She sports chestnut long hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Joan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Masseuse who has hired him part-time. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Elaim lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a longbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's in love; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Family, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.