Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Mella has worked very hard to control her curse. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with grey slacks. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: Ronwe speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ronwe grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ronwe. Being a Healer 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: To be a Bookbinder again; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 330 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. She sports white long hair. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Ilga alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Ilga was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Shy, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 sp. Pink pearl (70 gp).