Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a blue coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When Meriele reached her early adolescence her Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful, Ugly. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and is pretty ugly. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Deep green spinel (50 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 80 gp.