Description: She wears just a white suit. She carries a battered axe and tarnished rapier as well. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. She is baby faced.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of gnolls 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown broad hat and brown clothes. He has moderate length golden hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Body Guard business.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 Body Guard. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'7". He wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and halfling compassion

Flaws: Insane, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'7", this man wears bulky green painted plate armor. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a dull look in his black eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a black scarf. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rose (40 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Miles was born with his mother's beautiful face. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Miles took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greatsword and armor he uses now. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Coral (60 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 2'11" southern man, he wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. His hair is short and white. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Bucklal's homeland. Bucklal decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.