Description: She wears baggy white pantaloons and a tan scarf. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Melissa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hugh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'4" and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his monstrous two handed axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Everard was born the youngest of three triplets. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Gardener they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Weaver, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a violet vest and prefers yellow and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Simon isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.