Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in a small forest village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Melissa took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greataxe and armor she uses now. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and doesn't want to be a actor and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. Coral (150 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Eye agate (14 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a shortspear on her belt. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is a Bowyer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Bowyer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Avelina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Sard (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has no hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heather studied abroad. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, marred by beers. She has blonde hair. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Juliana was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but she was a colossal failure. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Amber (50 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp).