Description: This slender woman stands about 2'10". She wears a red armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. She has no hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Merla is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She takes great joy in being the best Architect in town.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She struck the Architect job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1700 pp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A 5'1" southern woman, she wears a tan wide-brimmed hat and tan clothes. With wild red hair. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but she was a colossal failure. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Anselm speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Anselm was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Layabout they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Laborer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (400 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and she perpetually has her axe ready. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shanairla studied abroad. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is dressed in an above average manner. She wears her blonde hair down. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Werydd was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Amber (110 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her silver hair is well kept. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A freak accident while working with her Architect father left her crippled. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Architect. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Jillian 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. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has achieved small success as a Mortician.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Jade (130 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Sard (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.