Description: A 2'8" southern woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. After coming to the age of reason, Merla took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Black opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Jet (80 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a simple white robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has hazel eyes and a white hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Jet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Jade (120 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Shipwright. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greataxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Ar-Gul took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greataxe and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 sp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Architect, and he perpetually has his hammer ready. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 sp.