Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears a yellow broad hat and yellow clothes, marred by sweets. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Melissa isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is physically well-built. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Full Plate.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born in the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.