Description: She is a mite stocky and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 76. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Merla was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Roofer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Pyra wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a simple green robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His bronze crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Gargax is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gargax was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Joker. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears an entirely pastel suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has done her best to style her black fur to look like a famous performer. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Jade abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Bullseye lantern.