Description: This younger middle-aged woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is white and very short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the west to a Stableman, Merla learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Priest, but she was a colossal failure. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Sard (50 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jet (130 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small white clips. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. She wears her red hair up. Her eyes are likewise silver. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Locksmith. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Bryseis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has worked as a Locksmith like her mother before her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 11000 gp. Star ruby (1400 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears dull white sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10000 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is short and brown. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 pp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Black opal (500 gp). White opal (500 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Althaea was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'2", this woman prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. A true patriot, Valanthe would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Sard (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.