Description: She stands about 2'9" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her blonde hair up. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Merla was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Merla decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

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 she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. With wild red hair. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is her passion; and she has a crush on the local cartwright

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Family, Religious, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. While he appears to be a normal Half-Orc, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She is an epitome of beauty. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is wearing a long, brown cloak. Her gray fur is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her first spouse was a Architect, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Has a crush, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He carries with him a set of glaives, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Nuraval was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants revenge against goblins; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. His fur is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Art is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.