Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Merla was born on a far southern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Engraver. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1300 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. With bright brown hair. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Map Maker business.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Being a Map Maker kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this southern woman wears a black coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Her blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Born to a Barber, her father struggled to pay the bills. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is portly but not overly obese. He has blonde hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Hugh was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Hugh's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.