Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Melissa was born with her mother's beautiful face. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Courier and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. She carries with her a set of axes on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. 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. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has wavy chestnut hair. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 13. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Richard was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: White opal (1300 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).