Description: This malnourished woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Melissa was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and expand her business

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 30000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is typically in her Fortune-teller uniform. She has wavy golden hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. A gifted student she started as a Barber, but she got bored and became a Fortune-teller. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 sp. Eye agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Adelaide wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.