Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She likes to wear white tank tops with pastel skirt. Her hair is brown and curly. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Merla is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1400 sp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp).

Description: He wears a simple pastel robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His fur is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Spear will drive conversation. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the east to a Shipwright, Spear learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a tan coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler.

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Adam was born the youngest of three triplets. His childhood dream was to be a Bounty Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2800 gp. Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.