Description: A 4'10" northern woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her black hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Melissa has worked very hard to control her curse. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this western woman wears a black costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Armorer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Avice was born the youngest of three triplets. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Armorer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Armorer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Armorer and was forced into it by her family; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a tan coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Melissa learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 sp.