Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a white vest and prefers blue and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Merla's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his whip with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He found a children's book about a Halfling Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He carries with him a set of daggers, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has moderate length brown hair. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: 5'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents enrolled him in a Rogue school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears bulky tan painted plate armor. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 sp.