Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is dressed in an above average manner. With bright red hair. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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. A true patriot, Merla would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This malnourished man wears tattered old clothes. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Red garnet (140 gp).

Description: This man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sculptor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Sculptor. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in the north. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sculptor responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2300 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. He wears his purple hair down. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: Standing 5'2", this woman is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small violet clips. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was taken from her home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Melissa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 cp.