Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She sports a flattop hair cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. A true patriot, Melissa would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). White opal (700 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She wears her cinnamon fur down. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 11000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

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. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and carries falchions. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Beloril grew up listening to his father's many stories. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Beloril took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up falchion and armor he uses now. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Beloril was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Coral (90 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Unemployed responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jasper (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Osah grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Major magic item.