Description: This late middle aged woman wears silk and lounges about seductively and is in decent physical shape. With wild white hair. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Meriele embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His crest is white and very short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Vrondiss was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Vrondiss's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her sword. Her rusty crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, yellow cloak. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents enrolled him in a Commoner school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her black fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 900 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Priest. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.