Description: She is lean but muscular and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Merla was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: She usually wears her tan robe and has her hand crossbow always slung over her shoulder. She is portly but not overly obese. Her golden hair is still thick. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Being a Dyer kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this southern woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has wavy purple hair. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He has white crest. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Mreksh's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Mreksh was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and to be a laborer again

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 sp. 8 Acid flasks.