Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a white and green handkerchief worn on her right side. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Merla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is black and curly. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bellfounder. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She sports silver long hair. 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 goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of a Shipwright, who enjoyed hunting, Ella was taken on many hunting expeditions. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Tanner and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 80 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp).