Description: This tall, slender woman dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a red coat with white slacks. She wears her brown hair down. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Merla lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a white armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. She is an epitome of beauty. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Animal Trainer mother left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. He has no fur. His copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Azurite (4 gp).

Description: She is typically in her Masseuse uniform. She is portly but not overly obese. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She takes great joy in being the best Masseuse in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Neega was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. Her rusty crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Perra was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Perra never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Revenge; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, In love. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp).