Description: She is wearing a long, white cloak. She carries with her a set of nunchakus on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Merla is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She found a children's book about a Halfling Warlock who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. He wears his black hair up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tethren was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Three will drive conversation. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Three was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Three decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man wears an entirely brown suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a flattop fur cut. His copper unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Flaws: Disease, Terse, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 sp. Amber (130 gp).