Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a white and green handkerchief worn on her right side. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Merla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Andram grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Andram. After months of barely getting by, Andram managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She sports silver long hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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 skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of a Shipwright, who enjoyed hunting, Ella was taken on many hunting expeditions. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Tanner and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 80 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a interpreter and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 14000 cp. Zircon (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is blue and curly. His black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He worked as a nervous Locksmith and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 sp. Peridot (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. With bright white hair. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Sard (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'7" and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Masseuse. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. She's also a talented Apothecary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Apothecary again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time, and he perpetually has his axe ready. He has moderate length yellow fur. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 12000 sp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).