Description: She is in excellent shape and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Merla grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the right. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Bellfounder first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Knight again.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her brown hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Akta lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Has a crush, Family, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Alexandrite (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp).