Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her head has been shaved. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Melissa enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 sp. Tourmaline (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Ella was born with her mother's beautiful face. Ella was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Merchant. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. With wild red hair. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortbow, just in case. He wears his white hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born in the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.