Description: She wears a fancy white dress. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has achieved small success as a Navigator.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and many goblins want her driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He got into the Barkeep business at a young age. He married young, but lost his spouse to giants. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: She wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood. She has slicked back black hair. She has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Spice Merchant. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is brown and very short. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a whip on her belt. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Merla was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 sp.