Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her white hair is still thick. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Melissa lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Aelar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. She is physically well-built. She wears her chestnut hair up. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is still thick. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is an amazing painter.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Sard (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is an epitome of beauty. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 pp. Obsidian (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Coral (100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Jet (100 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Amber (100 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'10". She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She has silver eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Criella will drive conversation. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born to a Map Maker, her father struggled to pay the bills. Criella liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Star ruby (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jet (110 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, green shirt, and black tie. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: She was born into a rich family. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dragonborn activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dragonborn doctor. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.