Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. A true patriot, Melissa would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Melissa was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Rogue, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Rogue in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Sensitive, Insane. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Doctor. He has no crest. His red eyes peer out from beneath his feathered green hat.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He 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 wants to work out more often

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Gifted, Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp. White pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he prefers to wear flannel. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Riardon reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 15000 cp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear green tank tops with white pants. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Mamnen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 180 pp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Now he works as a music tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His white hair is lengthy. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 24. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 29000 sp.

Description: She stands about 5'3" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. Rose (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Standing 5'10", this man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Justice, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a black tunic with green highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Krakhorn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Citrine (80 gp).