Description: This younger middle-aged woman tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the west to a Stableman, Merla learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a mayor again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a rapier on his belt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a flattop fur cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Stableman they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Sage, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Coral (80 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She has worked as a Barrister like her mother before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Barrister responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 9000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valida fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull green iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. He has moderate length brown hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He got into the Banker business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Banker. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Coral (120 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. He is portly but not overly obese. He has no fur. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Junk Dealer. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 18000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with green slacks. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: The child of a Mercenary, who enjoyed hunting, Yurgunn was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Yurgunn was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She bought a scimitar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).