Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is an epitome of beauty. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Merla is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Merla grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Merla. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Eran is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Eran was born with her father's beautiful face. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. 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 seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love, Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 10 pp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His fur is black and very short. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He comes from a rich western family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.