Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'7". He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His ears are large.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Merihim hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Seamstress hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Sard (80 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Sard (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses like a well dressed Gardener does. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a Gardener first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Armorer. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Armorer.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1600 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Tawar abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: This woman wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available she will default to her kukri. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. Her black hair is cut short. She is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Falkrunn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'2" and wears a brown coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her blonde hair is well kept. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

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. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.