Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is physically well-built. Her head has been shaved. She has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He usually wears his white robe and has his longsword always slung over his shoulder, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. 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 singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His childhood dream was to be a Bookbinder, but he was a colossal failure. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic, Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 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.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this southern woman dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her blonde hair is still thick. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Painter profession.

History: She got into the Bather business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bather. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bather.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His black hair is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a Dilettante, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She is an epitome of beauty. Her black hair is well kept. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries a battered sai and tarnished greataxe as well. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kellen grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Blue quartz (14 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.