Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson violet hat.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Melissa embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Melissa lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Fisher they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Unemployed, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 2'10" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She sports black long hair. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. After months of barely getting by, Seraphina managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 sp. Onyx (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Nikki is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nikki grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). White opal (700 gp). Amber (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, she is not a threatening figure. Her copper crest is matted, messy, and big. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Now she works as a dancing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her blonde hair is still thick. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Bethrynna is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. 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 was born in the west. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 60 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His eyes are red.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Xappan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 sp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Revenge; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2600 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.