Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears just a blue suit. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Melissa's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His tied-back hair is black. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Crown-heir responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Nature, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Full Plate.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. She struck the Shoemaker job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She wears dull yellow sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case, and she perpetually has her morningstar ready. Her head has been shaved. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Isabella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Assassin for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.