Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Melissa lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Mercenary, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Jet (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Eye agate (11 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, pastel cloak. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His copper unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Three is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born into a rich family. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Dilettante. He struck the Dilettante job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She works hard and plays hard.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to protect her home

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Her crest is rusty and curly. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A freak accident while working with his Body Guard mother left him crippled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Glassblower. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Interpreter. Her golden hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, In love, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 sp. Malachite (11 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, red shirt, and blue tie. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Harbek embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 cp. Jet (140 gp).

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Glassblower, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Ploughman. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Pink pearl (130 gp).