Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 2'8" and typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her head has been shaved. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. 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 born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Through the years after Merla was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Merla's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 20000 cp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Nogu was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Jasper (80 gp). White opal (600 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bookbinder. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He takes great joy in being the best Bookbinder in town.

History: Conrad was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His scarlet crest is smooth and relatively long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Rathkran and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His crest is cut close to his head. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born in the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.