Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the south to a Bather, Melissa learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. 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. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bather responsibilities is difficult; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts, and carries bastard swords. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Actor born in the past three hundred years. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat and is in decent physical shape. Her white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. Coral (50 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: This man wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his blonde hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'0". She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. Red garnet (90 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His silver hair is lengthy. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and is pretty ugly. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an entirely grey suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is golden and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 cp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Fenriz is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Herbalist, but he got bored and became a Engraver. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Disguise kit. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Good lock.