Description: She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. Her silver hair is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Melissa hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. 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: She was born in a small mountains village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 cp. Blue quartz (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are silver.

Personality: Armara speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She's also a talented Bowyer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Sybil was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Sybil's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2300 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She sports a flattop hair cut. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Silgre was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 pp. A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.