Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Map Maker. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: The child of a Sculptor, who enjoyed hunting, Merla was taken on many hunting expeditions. After coming to the age of reason, Merla took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this southern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He keeps his long blue hair kept up in a rat tail. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (50 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Hunter speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 28000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and he perpetually has his flail ready. His tied-back hair is blonde. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aelar grew up listening to his father's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Weaver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Weaver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Weaver for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Xanaphia hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 140 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.