Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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: Born in the east to a Adventurer, Melissa learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Melissa was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She's also a talented Slave Trader, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Citrine (70 gp).

Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished rapier as well. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Gerald was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bather. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gerald fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 20000 cp. Amber (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Adelaide hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 gp.