Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her broad blue hat.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Melissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'6". He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and his gloved hand is found clutching a axe. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 sp. Sard (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aline studied abroad. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Jasper (30 gp).