Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Melissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: An older man who usually wears his brown robe and has his hammer always slung over his shoulder, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Heward was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His tied-back hair is white. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tim embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. Tim enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Tim was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Through the years after Tim was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Tim's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Tim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.