Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. Her tied-back hair is black. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. 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, Meriele is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Being a Servant 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 is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bork's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has moderate length brown hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her tied-back hair is blonde. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She became a Masseuse soon after.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to be a sculptor again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a long, brown cloak. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. 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 a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.