Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has wavy white hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Melissa grew up listening to her mother's many stories. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 sp. Citrine (40 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears dull grey sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, marred by sweets. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His childhood dream was to be a Body Guard, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown tunic with green highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Gerard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Addict. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 3 Holy water. 1 Alchemist’s fire.