Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Merla was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She has worked as a Weaver like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He usually wears his brown robe and has his axe always slung over his shoulder. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Seamstress but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Brottor lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ishgha will drive conversation. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is dressed in an above average manner. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A true patriot, Diggory would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. After a long history of fighting, Diggory and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 80 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. Her dark red hair is still thick. This silver eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She uses divination through singing.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3200 sp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).