Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available she will default to her halberd. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Merla was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Merla decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 160 pp. Peridot (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Ûgakûga was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bowyer for the past few years.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and further expansion of business

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and tan tie, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Erky was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Weaver, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is white and very short. 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 thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Oolah was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 20 gp.