Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is silver and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Melissa took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up spear and armor she uses now. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her skin is flawless and her black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Kasdeya was born with her mother's beautiful face. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A 6'2" southern man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His silver crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 30 gp. Iolite (20 gp).

Description: This woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is golden and curly. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tattered old clothes. He has silver hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a Detective first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 70 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is short and blonde. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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 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: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and doesn't want to be a servant and was forced into it by her family

Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his bronze crest up. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'5" and wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. Her red hair is wavy and long. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Secretive, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has done her best to style her lavender fur to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.