Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She usually wears her black robe and has her pickaxe always slung over her shoulder. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the south to a Fletcher, Melissa learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a hunchback. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 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 violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available she will default to her hand crossbow. Her hair is cut close to her head. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 sp. Amber (100 gp).