Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a green coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Melissa grew up listening to her father's many stories. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Melissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp).

Description: She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. She carries a battered warhammer and tarnished bow as well. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. Avice enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Avice grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 50 pp. Banded agate (11 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Randal liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is short and white. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gomory grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

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