Description: She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings, and she perpetually has her shield ready. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Melissa is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. 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 bought a shield and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is black and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 14000 gp. Amethyst (160 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Jet (160 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her first spouse was a Dyer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Racist, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Coral (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Jet (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: This woman wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her long yellow fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Shadow is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rose (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Jet (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Erdan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a Doctor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1200 pp. Coral (130 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has blue hair. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has worked as a Beggar like her father before her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Layabout.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.