Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears dull white sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Onyx (50 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tan trousers with grey and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She bought a hammer and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 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 (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1700 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He tends to wear a large red jacket. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born in the east to a Glassblower, Bucklal learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Glassblower.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". She is typically in her Beggar uniform, and her gloved hand is found clutching a trident. Her hair is brown and very short. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 pp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a green tunic with blue highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His brass crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the west to a Cook, Gargax learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with white slacks. His fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Kite alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 15000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.