Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Meriele grew up listening to her mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and many gnolls want her driven away

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 19000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 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 (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. She has no hair. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Insane. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 14000 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 (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is short and white. She has blue eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Apothecary. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She likes to wear brown tank tops with white skirt. Her black hair is cut short. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in a small island village. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: Standing 4'2", this woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has wavy blonde hair. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Tordrid was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bounty Hunter for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a miller again

Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears his red hair down. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 44. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He carries with him a set of shortbows on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His red hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Hubert is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hubert grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.