Description: She has a missing right arm. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. The war was a terrible time for her, and Melissa does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Barber hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a white costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Hupe lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hupe was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. He wears his blonde hair up. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his painting dream.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She carries with her a set of glaives, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears her brown hair up. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 160 gp. Tourmaline (150 gp).

Description: She wears an entirely tan suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She carries a battered kukri and tarnished pickaxe as well. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Through the years after Thiala was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Thiala's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 120 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Glassblower does. He carries with him a set of sais, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gifted student he started as a Miller, but he got bored and became a Glassblower. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Glassblower for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears an entirely violet suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. Elysande was born on a far northern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Cook. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and revenge

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp.

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 cinnamon fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the west to a Body Guard, Adam learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.