Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

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. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Meriele grew up listening to her father's many stories. Meriele was born on a far eastern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Stylist. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1400 pp. Banded agate (6 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Jade (120 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a simple black robe with green stripes complete with hood. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are white and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears her silver hair up. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Miller for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Actor again; and balancing her hectic life and new miller responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Coral (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this northern woman wears bulky white painted plate armor. She has wavy brown hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: Wants to work out more often; and to protect her home

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

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

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'0" northern man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has white hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Godfrey grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a simple white robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To protect her home; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Moonstone (60 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.