Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. A true patriot, Merla would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Coral (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp).

Description: This man dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with grey slacks. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Barkeep, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Soapmaker like his mother before him.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and balancing his hectic life and new soapmaker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Heward was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Stableman. He has worked as a Stableman like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His red crest, when down, is lengthy. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Dazzazn was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Korfel is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Korfel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp.