Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears an entirely grey suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has shaved her head bald. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Melissa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a giants 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 giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. Iolite (70 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is greedy; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She is portly but not overly obese. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Giselle fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: He wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. He has wavy black hair. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Alexandre was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ploughman for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).