Description: 4'8" and muscular, this western woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. She has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. 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. Melissa was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has dyed his greying green crest a little too much giving a sharp green color. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Gifted from a young age, Salasar studied abroad. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He struck the Bowyer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 900 pp. Jade (130 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants and is in decent physical shape. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are silver and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Amber (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Coral (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She carries with her a set of whips on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ilde will drive conversation. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Ilde was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: This woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has no crest. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Daar embodies much of what other species detest in the Dragonborns. 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 several months after her mother was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Dyer. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He keeps his brown fur in a pixie cut. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Dyer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born into a rich family. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Cask took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Job, Enemies, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.