Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Gifted from a young age, Merla studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'5" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born into a rich family. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Hugolina took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up shortbow and armor she uses now. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a yellow coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He takes great joy in being the best Blacksmith in town.

History: He was born in the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Astar never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, In love, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 40 gp.