Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Melissa's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a blue costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Merchant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He tends to his Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull blue iron scale mail. She has slicked back white hair. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his blue crest in a pixie cut. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp. Sard (50 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). 1 Simple lock.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is greedy

Flaws: Insane, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear flannel. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a Guard, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He has blonde hair. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a tan costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver pearl (100 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Red garnet (100 gp).