Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the right. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Merla speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: He comes from a rich western family. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carter for the past few years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4 Smokesticks.

Description: He wears a pastel coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears bulky green painted plate armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He got into the Miller business at a young age. 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 since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Job, In love. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 13000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Volen isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 40000 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Diggory was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he desires power and/or immortality

Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp).