Description: This slender woman stands about 2'10". She wears dark leathers with embroidery. With wild silver hair. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Merla lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Mason, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Persistence, Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 30 gp. 4 Holy water.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and carries kukris. His fur is short and cinnamon. 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 skeptical and narcissistic man, Beast's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Beast was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. Zircon (40 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He is physically well-built. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Richard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she prefers to wear flannel. She wears her black hair down. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Anastrianna hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and doesn't want to be a guard and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Azurite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: This man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. He has white hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Navigator kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She has violet eyes and a blue hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of a Spy, who enjoyed hunting, Siffress was taken on many hunting expeditions. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently the stress of being a Banker has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears long strands of emerald and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. She has brown eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is a great chef.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ahlyssa grew up listening to her father's many stories. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Stableman. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stableman.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 80 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.