Description: 2'11" and muscular, this southern woman wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. She has chestnut hair. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

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 obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1300 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a mace on his belt. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Miles was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Miles fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with tan slacks, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Williamina was born on a far southern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Detective. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. She sports black long hair. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a Layabout, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion.

Flaws: Addict, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 2 Acid flasks. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Holy water.