Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly flails and ceremonial daggers. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Through the years after Melissa was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Melissa's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the north. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears silk and lounges about seductively, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has moderate length white hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.