Description: This woman wears a white shirt, with a grey mid length skirt with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her black hair is braided into rings. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Merla hails from a village terrorized by brigands. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She's also a talented Weaver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on her right side, and is pretty ugly. She has yellow fur. Her eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is her passion; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A 5'1" western woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her dark red hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are black.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Barber. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born in a small island village. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a fancy pastel suit. His black fur, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Two Llamas was born with his mother's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.