Description: She is a mite stocky and usually wears her red robe and has her sickle always slung over her shoulder. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Merla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Merla 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her beige fur up. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born in the south. Sun 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 29. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. A true patriot, Gimgen would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

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

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bookbinder but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She carries with her a set of lances, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has achieved small success as a Merchant.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a white deerstalker hat and white clothes. She has a very tight haircut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She is a Maurezhi in disguise. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Gardener for the past few years.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and balancing her hectic life and new gardener responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 9000 gp. Amber (140 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Sard (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and prefers to wear flannel. She has moderate length silver hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Priest profession.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gifted student she started as a Priest, but she got bored and became a Knight. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Priest. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Poor, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp).