Description: She prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'5" when asserting herself. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the right. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Meriele's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is an epitome of beauty. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Nora hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nora fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Coral (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). White opal (800 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 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.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses like a well dressed Painter does. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 12000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the east to a Laborer, Rangrim learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Vapula lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the east were limited. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Jet (40 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).