Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses like a well dressed Bounty Hunter does. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Merla was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Bounty Hunter. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1200 pp. Amber (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mantus fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Coral (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He usually wears his tan robe and has his club always slung over his shoulder. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 pp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).

Description: She wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. She is physically well-built. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Merla 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. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is cut short. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Zook hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. He wears his red hair down. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his red hair down. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He 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. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.