Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'6" and wears a yellow vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her yellow boots flare out at the collars. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Melissa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Alex enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 sp. Carnelian (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. With bright blonde hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: Ida hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. A true patriot, Ida would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. Ida was born on a far southern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Bellfounder. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His black hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the west. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 pp. Hematite (13 gp). Sard (80 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Hematite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.