Description: She wears a blue costume with the symbols of death on her torso. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Meriele hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Meriele was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. A gifted student she started as a Seamstress, but she got bored and became a Painter. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: To be a Seamstress again.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: This woman wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her fur is gray and very short. Her eyes are likewise copper. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 60000 cp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 sp. Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. She has chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (150 gp).

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her crest is bronze and very short. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She tends to her Priest job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A 4'10" southern man, he wears a blue costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Nicor was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Glassblower job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has no crest. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Gilkass speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gilkass studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.