Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Melissa's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a flail on her belt. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Alice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. At some point she was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. Her hair is brown and very short. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Williamina was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing a long, red cloak. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She got into the Mercenary business at a young age. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Extrovert. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp.