Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She tends to wear a large red jacket, marred by chocolates. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Merla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. After coming to the age of reason, Merla took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and carries hammers. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: The child of a Adventurer, who enjoyed hunting, Portia was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 sp. Obsidian (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears long strands of aquamarine and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Lezre was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He keeps his green crest in a pixie cut. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. A friendly and beautiful Dragonborn, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He tends to his Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.