Description: She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. Her silver hair is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Melissa hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. Melissa is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 cp. Blue quartz (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are silver.

Personality: Armara speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Spy arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. She struck the Spy job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2300 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She sports black long hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

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 fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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 north. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 pp. A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Seamstress father left him crippled. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has a crush on the local seamstress

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.