Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Melissa speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a blue coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

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 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Stableman. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp).

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this northern woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. The war was a terrible time for her, and Beatrice does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Beatrice fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.