Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has brown hair. He has silver eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Melech was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Being a Interpreter kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 pp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She prefers to wear flannel. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Maiathah wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Maiathah lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 3 Holy water. 1 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Insane, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Eye agate (13 gp). Sard (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.