Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a red coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Merla lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled father and took her father's old job. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Barber for the past few years.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His cinnamon fur is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Kite was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender man wears grey trousers with tan and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears his chestnut hair down. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Barendd grew up listening to his father's many stories. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Trail lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. After a long history of fighting, Trail and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a tan shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her silver hair is wavy and long. She is baby faced.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born into a rich family. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 20 pp.