Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Merla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Merla 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 12th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Merla alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, and her gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: The child of a Spy, who enjoyed hunting, Mindartis was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Spy. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 sp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: She wears a fancy black dress. Her long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Gifted from a young age, Havilar studied abroad. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 12000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'0". She wears a grey costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her ears are large.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He bought a club and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 gp.