Description: This late middle aged woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her axe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt and is in decent physical shape. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Meriele lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She's also a talented Fletcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a black coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. Her half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Shava was born the youngest of three triplets. Through the years after Shava was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Shava's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a blue coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. She carries a battered flail and tarnished shortbow as well. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Coral (130 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jet (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. 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 wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the west to a Carter, Dariff learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She struck the Carter job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Sard (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). White opal (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. A true patriot, Justin would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'9". She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs, and her gloved hand is found clutching a axe. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Paela alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. White opal (1600 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Amber (70 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Coral (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.