Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'1". She wears an entirely red suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and her gloved hand is found clutching a trident. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Merla liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She bought a trident and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

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. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ekk was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a hunchback. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Masseuse. The war was a terrible time for him, and Hadarai does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Standing 3'1", this woman wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her hammer. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. The war was a terrible time for her, and Numba does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 40 pp.