Description: This late middle aged woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Meriele lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Debt. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Darrak was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Darrak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Iolite (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). White pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'8". She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries a battered sai and tarnished kukri as well. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Mercenary who has hired him part-time. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the south. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Map Maker. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His lavender fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: The child of a Layabout, who enjoyed hunting, Kite was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Nicor is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age his mother died while driving off some drow. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in sword use. 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: Revenge.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His tied-back hair is auburn. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Frederick is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the west to a Carpenter, Frederick learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has achieved small success as a Carpenter.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Coral (140 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.