Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished mace as well. Her silver hair is wavy and long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Melissa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 pp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jet (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). White opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the north to a Jeweler, Jo learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: To be a Butcher again; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1100 pp. Eye agate (14 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Jade (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Coral (110 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she likes to wear green tank tops with grey skirt. She has done her best to style her blue crest to look like a famous performer. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She got into the Hunter business at a young age. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Now she works as a painting tutor during her time off.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 pp. Peridot (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Amethyst (160 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears long strands of topaz and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has blonde hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rose (80 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. She is portly but not overly obese. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.