Description: This woman wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a greatsword on her belt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is mildly Human supremacist, though she does not identify as such. A true patriot, Melissa would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Body Guard born in the past three hundred years. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and balancing his hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: This northern man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His clothes are grease stained in places. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a violet coat. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Miller business.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her first spouse was a Fortune-teller, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. White pearl (60 gp).