Description: She wears a blue costume with the symbols of death on her torso. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Meriele hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Meriele 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. A gifted student she started as a Seamstress, but she got bored and became a Painter. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: To be a Seamstress again.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: This woman wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her fur is gray and very short. Her eyes are copper and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and halfling compassion

Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 60000 cp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He carries with him a set of hammers, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His chestnut hair is cut short. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 sp. Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'0" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. She has amber eyes and a blue hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Andraste has worked very hard to control her curse. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (150 gp).