Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Merla was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. He has a very tight haircut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a green coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is short and blue. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: Standing 5'6", this woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Xanaphia hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She is a Maurezhi in disguise. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and carries lances. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Beiro embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Amber (110 gp).