Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a long, white cloak. Her silver hair is wavy and long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Merla took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up shield and armor she uses now. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Cartwright for the past few years.

Motivation: 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; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 30 pp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: This man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has shaved her head bald. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Bellfounder, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to be a bellfounder again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This tall, slender woman is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Bricklayer business.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has silver hair. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'7" and is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has styled his orange fur well, parting it to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jet (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Sard (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jade (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.