Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She sports auburn long hair. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When Merla reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother 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. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 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.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is typically in his Servant uniform. He keeps his white crest in a flapper bob. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 57. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While he appears to be a normal Dragonborn, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

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

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Coral (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'6" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mortician they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Shepherd, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp).

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this southern man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 18000 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Rose (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Sard (50 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Sard (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Jade (60 gp). Rose (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. 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 hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1100 pp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Coral (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts, he is not a threatening figure. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Jade (110 gp). Rose (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Sard (50 gp).