Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Merla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Merla 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. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Merla alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the south to a Architect, Werydd learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, and her gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is blonde and curly. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and balancing his hectic life and new adventurer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 sp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).