Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Merla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: 6'9" and muscular, this western man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. His red fur is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has a crush on the local mercenary

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Herbalist. She carries a battered flail and tarnished kukri as well. Her gray fur is knotted and matted. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 20000 gp. Jade (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Amber (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a yellow shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.