Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is golden and curly. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Melissa hails from a village terrorized by drow. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Melissa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and she wants revenge against drow

Flaws: Disease, Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this northern man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

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. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Arnold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. After a long history of fighting, Arnold and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a brown collared shirt and violet skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Yvonne lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 30000 cp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rolf will drive conversation. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Rolf was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Rolf abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.