Description: This southern woman wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed club, just in case. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her blonde hair is lengthy. She has amber eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. Melissa enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She's also a talented Mayor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is short and silver. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. A true patriot, Matilda would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Matilda liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She bought a shield and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.