Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe, marred by teas. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. During her travels, Melissa and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Melissa discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Melissa fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (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.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a simple blue robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jade (100 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His cinnamon fur is smooth and relatively long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Cloak is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Cloak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a pastel vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his pastel boots flare out at the collars. His fur is brown and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Shadow is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 Servant. He's also a talented Actor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rose (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Coral (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length red hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Miner arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Jet (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available she will default to her crossbow, and carries crossbows. She has moderate length black hair. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lerissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Rose (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Eye agate (11 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.