Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

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. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Strong lisp

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

Description: This light-skinned male likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shipwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shipwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Ernest never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature, In love. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Coral (80 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears white painted combat armor at almost all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born into a rich family. He worked as a nervous Shoemaker and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a simple blue robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1700 gp.