Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Meriele was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Meriele took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

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, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She wears her silver hair up. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Oriel hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He carries with him a set of flails, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is golden and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 10000 sp. Citrine (60 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are silver.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Sage mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His black hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Paelias enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Shepherd, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Amber (70 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Rieta 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. Through the years after Rieta was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Rieta's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Rieta and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. With bright auburn hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family, In love. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 16000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a yellow tunic with tan highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around her shoes. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mason for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 41000 sp. 2 Antitoxin. 2 Antitoxin.