Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. After coming to the age of reason, Merla took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She bought a axe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She's in love; and balancing her hectic life and new soapmaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Emerald (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Amber (60 gp). Rose (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Red garnet (60 gp).

Description: This man wears baggy brown pantaloons and a yellow scarf, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Gimgen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Gimgen was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His red hair is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Aust took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up flail and armor he uses now. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Iolite (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a fancy brown suit. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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 has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Roofer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. She has a very tight haircut. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Breena wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This northern woman dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Unemployed responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born into a rich family. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Expand her business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.