Description: This northern woman wears a black cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Melissa was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Melissa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. With bright white hair. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a yellow collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, marred by sweets. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He tends to his Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is long and silver with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Malachite (12 gp).