Description: She wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Through the years after Melissa was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Melissa's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His green crest is knotted and matted. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Adrex was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 sp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'8" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. He found a children's book about a Gnome Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is black and curly. He has amber eyes and a red hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.