Description: 2'11" and muscular, this western woman wears white trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Merla lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Knight job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Rose (80 gp). Jet (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She likes to wear brown tank tops with green skirt. Her beige fur is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant yellow.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: The child of a Jeweler, who enjoyed hunting, Skirt was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Delre liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Sard (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Coral (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is violet, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 8000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Coral (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears just a white suit. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Nelkin was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 13000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Glassblower; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Amber (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. She carries with her a set of clubs, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Stylist for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Sard (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.