Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Her tied-back hair is silver. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Melissa grew up listening to her father's many stories. 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Acid flasks.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and white handkerchief worn on her left side. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Tanner; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Thamior hails from a village terrorized by drow. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a bowyer again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a fancy grey dress. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Healer and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with black slacks. She has no hair. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born in the north. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1200 gp. Zircon (20 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available he will default to his flail. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 150 gp.