Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is short and brown. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Mella has worked very hard to control her curse. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 18000 cp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a longbow on her belt. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Mara is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the east to a Architect, Mara learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Xappan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is baby faced.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the west. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.