Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Merla will drive conversation. 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She tends to her Bather job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 10000 sp. Deep green spinel (60 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available she will default to her shortbow. Her brass crest is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Nemeia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 90 gp.