Description: This slender woman stands about 3'2". She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, tan shirt, and grey tie. Her hair is black and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Merla liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Crown-heir and was forced into it by her family; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Family, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 80 gp. Citrine (20 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'0" and is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is silver and curly. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Dalgal abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are silver.

Personality: Vapula is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Scribe. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His crest is bronze and curly. He has gold eyes and a green hat with a white feather.

Personality: Patrin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.