Description: An older woman who wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available she will default to her axe, she is not a threatening figure. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Meriele is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Servant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: This southern man wears just a white suit. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is blonde and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mortician. He tends to his Mortician job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She carries with her a set of scimitars on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1500 pp. Malachite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Herbalist. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 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). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. White pearl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. With bright white hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Mary was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 700 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.