Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears white trousers with yellow and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Merla enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Miner arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her long purple hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Map Maker business.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. 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 is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She stands about 3'1" and prefers to wear flannel. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic, Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her orange fur is unkempt and raggedy. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Fragrant was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.