Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She is portly but not overly obese. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. The war was a terrible time for her, and Meriele does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Meriele was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Meriele fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her hair is black and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Stableman business.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a brown shirt with thin green vertical stripes and brown pants. He has wavy red hair. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He got into the Marshal business at a young age. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her green crest is knotted and matted. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Kadana will drive conversation. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in a small island village. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful, Secretive, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is cut short. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She worked as a nervous Tanner and found it very stressful. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star ruby (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Dyer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Sard (80 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available she will default to her warhammer. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

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

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mardred grew up listening to her father's many stories. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).