Description: This woman wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her chestnut hair is well kept. She is baby faced.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. Meriele liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Banded agate (16 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a shortbow on her belt. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Through the years after Paela was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Paela's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Paela and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates Tieflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Euron 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. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and dwarven compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He bought a shortbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A 5'6" western man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His orange fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Art has worked very hard to control his curse. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe, and she perpetually has her warhammer ready. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is golden and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. After a long history of fighting, Vicky and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in an above average manner. His black hair is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Skoth was born with his father's beautiful face. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 30000 cp. Black opal (400 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

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 is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Hatae was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Tailor. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Many drow want her driven away; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 15000 cp.