Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. She carries with her a set of shortspears, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has slicked back brown hair. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. The war was a terrible time for her, and Melissa does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: She feels kind of lost in life; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

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Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the north. He 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 sp. Tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull green iron scale mail. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Odo abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

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Possessions: Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.