Description: A middle-aged woman, she likes to wear yellow tank tops with blue skirt, and is pretty ugly. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Mella speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. 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; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He keeps his blue hair in a pixie cut. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To be a Seamstress again; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. With bright chestnut hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Bendoo never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, In love. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rose (20 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Sard (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Sard (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jet (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). White opal (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a worn and beaten armor and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has achieved small success as a Brewer.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a whip on his belt. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished whip as well. He keeps his silver crest in a flapper bob. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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. 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 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 he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.