Description: A 2'11" northern woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Merla has worked very hard to control her curse. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Chrysoprase (30 gp). Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She is a Ruler first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and balancing her hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 14000 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: A 6'5" southern man, he wears just a white suit. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Ûkrom is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His parents enrolled him in a Aristocrat school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of topaz and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has wavy brown hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. She has brown eyes and a grey hat with a red feather.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 40 gp. Jade (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She is physically well-built. Her cinnamon fur is greasy and uncared for. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, her father struggled to pay the bills. 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 spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has done her best to style her white fur to look like a famous performer. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 900 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.