Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Merla was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Pink pearl (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Sard (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He carries with him a set of sickles on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. This white eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Junk Dealer. She struck the Junk Dealer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 17000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 26000 sp.