Description: This malnourished woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and yellow tie. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Melissa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theobald grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His auburn hair is cut short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dustin grew up listening to his mother's many stories. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a shield on her belt. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hugolina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hugolina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Alexandrite (1100 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.