Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 48. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Melissa grew up listening to her mother's many stories. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 50 pp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a red collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is black and curly. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Arnold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears blue trousers with black and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has blue eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He's also a talented Weaver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Guardian. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).