Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in earthy colors with a green and white handkerchief worn on her left side and is in decent physical shape. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Born in the south to a Laborer, Melissa learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'1", this woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. After coming to the age of reason, Aldous took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is an epitome of beauty. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp.