Description: She stands about 2'10" and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Merla fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Jet (70 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes, she is not a threatening figure. Her silver crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Thava was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Masseuse. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Amber (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Sard (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'10" and wears a grey collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Justice, Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her fur is lavender, silky, and of moderate length. Her copper eyes are passionate and lively.

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 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pelt grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Coral (100 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is cut close to his head. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Tharivol 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. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Addict, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amber (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. His crest is copper, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Ruler business.

History: Mozikth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He has golden hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Knight.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp).