Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Courier. The war was a terrible time for her, and Merla does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Merla was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Merla was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She struck the Courier job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She very much looks the part of a Seamstress. Her red hair is still thick. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady white eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Seamstress work with an outfit from a few towns over. Seamstress work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Seamstress.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Darrow was born with his mother's beautiful face. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Darrow fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a brown tunic with pastel highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Oskar was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His childhood dream was to be a Spy, but he was a colossal failure. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1200 gp. Rose (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She got into the Shipwright business at a young age. Virra was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Shipwright. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To be a Priest again; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he dresses like a well dressed Carpenter does. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Dalgal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Stylist, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Carpenter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, tan shirt, and black tie. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Chad speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Actor they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Roofer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 sp. Eye agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jade (120 gp).