Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. When Merla reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: An older woman who wears brown trousers with black and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, she is not a threatening figure. Her head has been shaved. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born in the west. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She tends to her Animal Trainer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Black pearl (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His black crest is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shoemaker who has hired him part-time. 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 born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. 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. Ralf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has a crush on the local navigator

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and violet handkerchief worn on her left side. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Andraste was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.