Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. His hair is cut close to his head. His black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Melech is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 70 pp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Damaia grew up listening to her father's many stories. Damaia was born on a far western island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Interpreter. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100000 cp. Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is brown and curly. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a great chef.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Mozfel is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His first spouse was a Performer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star ruby (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.