Description: A 4'9" eastern woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has wavy brown hair. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Melissa reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. She has slicked back white hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jet (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available she will default to her sword. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. After coming to the age of reason, Helja took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1900 pp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Jade (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Rose (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female is dressed in an above average manner. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is silver and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Werydd was born with her mother's beautiful face. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Sard (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her tied-back hair is black. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 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 is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears an entirely brown suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears her chestnut hair down. She has green eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Gurdis is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a Cartwright, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Family, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 13000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.