Description: She wears a white coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. She is portly but not overly obese. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Merla lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a simple yellow robe with grey stripes complete with hood. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Syllin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Baker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and balancing her hectic life and new unemployed responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 50 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in earthy colors with a black and white handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is short and chestnut. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Healer born in the past three hundred years. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Revenge; and to be a cartwright again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 330 gp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has wavy golden hair. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She is physically well-built. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. A true patriot, Tawar would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Tawar was born with her mother's beautiful face. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Half-Plate.