Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a violet costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Meriele was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair is white and very short. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She found a children's book about a Halfling Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. A true patriot, Therlin would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Therlin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A 6'3" eastern woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her crest is rusty, silky, and of moderate length. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Jaxi was born with her father's beautiful face. Jaxi was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Jaxi decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. After a long history of fighting, Jaxi and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: She wears a blue tunic with tan highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes, and carries kukris. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Nature, In love, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.