Description: She wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Through the years after Melissa was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Melissa's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His crest is green and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 sp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'8" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. He found a children's book about a Gnome Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no hair. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small red hat.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a Armorer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He found a children's book about a Halfling Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his glaive with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 sp. Onyx (70 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: She wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. With bright blonde hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Through the years after Nissa was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Nissa's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a yellow tunic with grey highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Stableman. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Quelenna alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and doesn't want to be a stableman and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail.