Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Merla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'2" and is wearing a long, black cloak. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has no hair. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gomory embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Gomory was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Gomory's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and carries shields. His hair is purple and very short. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Mayor, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He tends to his Bellfounder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to be a mayor again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He has a hunchback. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A freak accident while working with his Map Maker mother left him crippled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has wavy brown hair. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She got into the Junk Dealer business at a young age. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'2" and wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her broad yellow hat.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the south to a Stableman, Leshanna learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When Leshanna reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She's also a talented Detective, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Job, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak and is in decent physical shape. Her brass crest is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She hates Dragonborns with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Rezena and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and balancing her hectic life and new engraver responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.