Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is short and white. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Melissa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Sensitive. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Red garnet (130 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Ida hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This eastern woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Sculptor, her mother struggled to pay the bills. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tan tunic with brown highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. Red spinel (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Emerald (1400 gp).