Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Melissa is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her first spouse was a Laborer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Map Maker and was forced into it by her family.

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She is portly but not overly obese. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Koeth hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears his white hair down. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Rolf speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Rolf was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 240 gp.