Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in the east to a Body Guard, Meriele learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length black fur. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. After coming to the age of reason, Elegant took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 sp. Amber (70 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears bulky green painted plate armor. His purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. His black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Therai hails from a village terrorized by drow. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 80 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He likes to wear brown tank tops with pastel pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Anselm was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 290 gp.