Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. The war was a terrible time for her, and Merla does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Merla 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. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Merla was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 sp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Jet (100 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His crest is silver and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'1" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and balancing his hectic life and new shipwright responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her brown fur is braided into rings. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep yellow.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: The child of a Dyer, who enjoyed hunting, Spring was taken on many hunting expeditions. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Spring alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Spring and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 900 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her black hair is still thick. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Galiena grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's in love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: Standing 3'2", this woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has a very tight haircut. She has violet eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and blue handkerchief worn on her left side. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Arara isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He also hits on men, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Ghaliver has worked very hard to control his curse. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Ghaliver was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly ceremonial daggers and shortbows. She has no hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She is mildly Human supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a crush on the local mayor

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

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

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.