Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Merla lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was taken from her home at a very young age. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She became a Mason soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a green tunic with blue highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her ears are large.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Seddit grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is typically in his Marshal uniform. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Thamior 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 raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Marshal like his father before him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a marshal and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and to protect her home

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She sports black long hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Egelina hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. Now she works as a painting tutor during her time off.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 11000 cp.