Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Meriele was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Meriele fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Carter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A gifted student he started as a Sage, but he got bored and became a Carter. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Assassin born in the past three hundred years. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Coral (160 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is wearing a long, blue cloak. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Map Maker; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 14000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. With wild white hair. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Bethrynna's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 pp. Carnelian (80 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jade (50 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a pastel vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her pastel boots flare out at the collars. Her long yellow fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Tricking was born with her father's beautiful face. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Tricking never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.