Description: She is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When Merla reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 2'10" eastern man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is short and white. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Stannor lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He tends to his Engraver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears long strands of amber and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his white hair down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Spy father left him crippled. 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: Money/treasure; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 40 pp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rose (30 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She carries with her a set of shortbows, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Quilla fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears an entirely black suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She keeps her white crest in a pixie cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

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

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the west to a Scribe, Qemuel learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Baker, but he was a colossal failure. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ar-Baruk grew up listening to his father's many stories. His parents enrolled him in a Warlock school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'4" and wears an entirely grey suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Travok speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is an amazing painter.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Travok abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this southern man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His gold crest is still thick. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Bidreked was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Dilettante, but he got bored and became a Fletcher. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fletcher responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.