Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available she will default to her hammer. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Melissa never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Medium 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 usually wears her tan robe and has her longbow always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is silver and curly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Blacksmith they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Mason, and she later adopted a second daughter.

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

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 pp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Jet (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He bought a quarterstaff and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He sports a flattop hair cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balam fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Carpenter. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Carpenter and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

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 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: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bounty Hunter. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bounty Hunter.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.