Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has shaved her head bald. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Merla was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Gardener. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). White pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bricklayer.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 23000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Portia was born with her father's beautiful face. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Portia never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp).

Description: This woman wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a shortspear on her belt. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Lezre will drive conversation. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born in the south. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lezre fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his rapier with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His green crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Glassblower; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Ratlûg was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Carpenter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her sai with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cook. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Cook.

Bonds: Religious, Has a crush, Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.