Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Merla was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: 6'9" and muscular, this western man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. His red fur is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has a crush on the local mercenary

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Herbalist. She carries a battered flail and tarnished kukri as well. Her gray fur is knotted and matted. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 20000 gp. Jade (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Amber (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a yellow shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'11" and prefers to wear flannel. He has a very tight haircut. He has blue eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 70 gp.