Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears red trousers with green and tan striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Merla was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She worked as a nervous Adventurer and found it very stressful. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Adventurer.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He uses divination through singing.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his auburn hair up. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Sard (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a green costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Jeweler. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Pyra was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She struck the Jeweler job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 19000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rose (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Coral (40 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'7". She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ilanis grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She is physically well-built. She has dyed her greying blue hair a little too much giving a sharp blue color. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.