Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She carries with her a set of crossbows on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Melissa hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. 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 hair is short and chestnut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dagnal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 130 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, William will drive conversation. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. William liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 900 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her rusty crest, when down, is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ruloth studied abroad. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1800 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).