Description: This tall, slender woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Merla was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Map Maker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1200 pp. Obsidian (5 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'4". He wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood, and his gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He got into the Doctor business at a young age. Shane liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Doctor for hire.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and balancing his hectic life and new doctor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a violet scarf. His purple hair is thinning but still full. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man usually wears his brown robe and has his axe always slung over his shoulder. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born in the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 50000 cp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.