Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Masseuse. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Merla will drive conversation. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Merla has worked very hard to control her curse. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 11000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her crest is short and brass. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She found a children's book about a Dragonborn 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 22000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears pastel trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has red fur. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Military, Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 22000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Jade (120 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She keeps her long lavender fur kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Shadow was born with her mother's beautiful face. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 pp. Hematite (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Coral (130 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her white hair is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rose (20 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on his left hand. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.