Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has a very tight haircut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Through the years after Merla was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Merla's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Joker, Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tan tunic with black highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Frouse is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fortune-teller and was forced into it by his family; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp. Emerald (1600 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Amber (120 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jet (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears dull yellow sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Maiathah was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Maiathah was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Brewer. She became a Brewer soon after.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 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: He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. He carries a battered sword and tarnished bastard sword as well. He wears his red hair up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Curran's homeland. Curran decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Amber (150 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Amber (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this southern man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

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 will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Adventurer; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Jade (100 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Rose (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Justin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amber (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp).