Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 88. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Melissa is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is afraid of men and trembles around them

History: He was born in the east. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has no hair. 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 believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. A gifted student she started as a Slave Trader, but she got bored and became a Apothecary. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Nature, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her falchion, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Ermina was born the youngest of three triplets. After coming to the age of reason, Ermina took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.