Description: She wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly monstrous two handed axes and sickles. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A true patriot, Meriele would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He carries a battered longsword and tarnished scimitar as well. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his blue hair up. He has black eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Mordai lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Ruler soon after.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Justice, Joker. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his brown fur up. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 110 gp.