Description: A middle-aged woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and is pretty ugly. Her white hair is lengthy. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Merla will drive conversation. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She was taken from her home at a very young age. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 11000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this eastern man wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a black scarf. His blonde hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He takes great joy in being the best Unemployed in town.

History: Himo lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Himo has worked very hard to control his curse. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Apothecary they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Unemployed, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1600 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and carries nunchakus. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 11000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Rose (50 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her fur, while still mostly orange, has prominent grey streaks. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of a Butcher, who enjoyed hunting, Kite was taken on many hunting expeditions. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Kite alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He has brown eyes and a violet hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Gardener profession.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Guy abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Sard (70 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her hair is short and silver. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.