Description: She is a mite stocky and dresses like a well dressed Body Guard does. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Meriele is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A 5'1" northern woman, she wears professional attire. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has gray eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is a great chef.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. After months of barely getting by, Emeny managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 sp. Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: Standing 3'9", this woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bricklayer who has hired her part-time. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Nature, In love, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed violet hat.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.