Description: An older woman who wears bulky grey painted plate armor, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the north to a Marshal, Melissa learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Sard (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Amber (70 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Azurite (15 gp).

Description: This woman wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Jarana was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She got into the Hunter business at a young age. 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 south. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Amber (110 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Crown-heir. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 10000 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of kukris on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His red hair is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She is baby faced.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Felosial studied abroad. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1500 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. Her black hair is wavy and long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stableman and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).