Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she usually wears her yellow robe and has her scythe always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Meriele hails from a village terrorized by brigands. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has brown hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears suspenders and red workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. Her head has been shaved. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bookbinder who has hired her part-time. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Portia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by her family; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears a black shirt, with a pastel mid length skirt with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and she perpetually has her shield ready. Her white hair is heavily combed to the right. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Osah was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her scarlet crest is braided into rings. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A freak accident while working with her Animal Trainer father left her crippled. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 90 gp.