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 is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mortician. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Merla was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down. She has a hunchback. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Painter profession.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Rose (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She stands about 5'4" and wears skinny pants and wears a grey and yellow robe with the hood down. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 cp.