Description: This slender woman stands about 5'9". She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Melissa abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Rose (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his longsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His fur is lavender and curly. His copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Tricking was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He struck the Spice Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Jade (160 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His silver hair is cut short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Uthemar was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 390 pp. Red spinel (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Mercenary father left her crippled. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Nalral was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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 to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 pp.