Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'6" and wears a tan costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Melissa grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. 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: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Eye agate (4 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, brown shirt, and green tie. His hair is blonde and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Gunter is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Avelina grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Emotional, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is brown and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp.