Description: She stands about 3'0" and prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her ears are large.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Merla was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 cp. Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and pastel tie. Her silver crest is lengthy. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Megren has worked very hard to control her curse. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is portly but not overly obese. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Gifted from a young age, Eberk studied abroad. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Coral (140 gp).