Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears skinny pants and wears a white and brown robe with the hood down. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. 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 irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Merla was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Laborer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and doesn't want to be a shoemaker and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She is content; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He stands about 3'8" and wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Farmer born in the past three hundred years. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He found a children's book about a Gnome Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Arnold liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: He's in love; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2500 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 2'11" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has green eyes and a red hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.