Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has no hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. A true patriot, Merla would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Merla learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Sumnes was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Through the years after Sumnes was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Sumnes's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Sumnes and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 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.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. With wild golden hair. Her eyes are green.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Sard (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a sword on her belt. Her brown hair is lengthy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 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 (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She has amber eyes and a grey hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Kristryd was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was taken from her home at a very young age. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Kristryd was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

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

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jet (130 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Coral (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Sard (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His tied-back hair is auburn. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Sard (20 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Coral (150 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.