Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Through the years after Merla was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Merla's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Merla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. She carries with her a set of warhammers on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her copper crest, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Blendaeth lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1600 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a large black jacket. His dark red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Military, Religious, Job, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).