Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She carries with her a set of axes, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Melissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She carries a battered longsword and tarnished sword as well. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her childhood dream was to be a Herbalist, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'9" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. 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: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is portly but not overly obese. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.