Description: She stands about 5'1" and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her bastard sword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is white and very short. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Melissa was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shava isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. The war was a terrible time for her, and Shava does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her first spouse was a Sailor, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Slave, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is typically in his Blacksmith uniform. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her black hair is well kept. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She saw the violence of war and the aftermath so she converted to religion and dedicated herself to non-violence.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. A freak accident while working with her Butcher mother left her crippled. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 2'10" when asserting himself. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Calcitro was born the youngest of three triplets. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mayor they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Stableman, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Family, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1800 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.