Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". She wears dull yellow sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bow, just in case, and her gloved hand is found clutching a bow. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Mella speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Coral (140 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. Her hair is black and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her childhood dream was to be a Stableman, but she was a colossal failure. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 14000 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Seamstress, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Varis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Family, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.