Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and is pretty ugly. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Merla speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in the west to a Assassin, Merla learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is silver and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the north to a Animal Trainer, Delg learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 sp. Amber (150 gp).

Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.