Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is an epitome of beauty. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Melissa speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a brown shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants. Her auburn hair is still thick. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Helen is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. Jade (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She wears her black hair down. She has blue eyes and a yellow hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Emmeline was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Emmeline's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a black shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and blue pants, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is well kept. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born into a rich family. Giselle was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Giselle decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 sp.