Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Through the years after Merla was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Merla's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Merla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. She carries with her a set of warhammers on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her copper crest, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Blendaeth lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1600 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has dark red hair. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When Chem reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He has moderate length brown hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Mercenary who has hired him part-time. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Fletcher. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Has a crush, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a blue shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and blue pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Gimble was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His tied-back hair is chestnut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Cockaby has worked very hard to control his curse. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 12000 cp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Half-Plate.