Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears bulky white painted plate armor. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Butcher but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Merla alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cook.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cook and was forced into it by his family; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. She has shaved her head bald. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of a Cook, who enjoyed hunting, Elama was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 110 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a tan vest and prefers grey and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Sapply was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 900 sp.