Description: She usually wears her white robe and has her greataxe always slung over her shoulder. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of a Cook, who enjoyed hunting, Merla was taken on many hunting expeditions. Merla abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. After a long history of fighting, Merla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Good lock. 1 Crowbar.

Description: This dark-skinned male is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, green shirt, and yellow tie. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Nordak took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor he uses now. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 80 gp. Jet (40 gp). Rose (20 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ekk grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ekk. She's also a talented Tanner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to be a tanner again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His red crest is heavily combed to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nykkan was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.