Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Melissa liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 40 pp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She got into the Guard business at a young age. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has wavy golden hair. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, marred by teas. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: Guy was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a kukri and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 sp. Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.