Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Merla 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: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 10 pp. Jet (130 gp).

Description: A 3'0" southern woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She has shaved her head bald. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 60 gp. Iolite (80 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His hair is golden and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (16 gp).

Description: A 3'3" western woman, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A freak accident while working with her Baker mother left her crippled. She has worked as a Cartwright like her mother before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Cartwright responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 sp.