Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She carries a battered bow and tarnished kukri as well. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Merla was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult; and to be a performer again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 pp. Coral (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). White opal (800 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Jade (50 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Miner arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At some point she was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and revenge

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Apothecary. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her purple hair is still thick. She has black eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the north to a Apothecary, Nija learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. She has worked as a Apothecary like her father before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Racist, Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Amber (40 gp). Rose (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jet (140 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 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.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He carries a battered glaive and tarnished longsword as well. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Dimble is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. 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 Carpenter. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carpenter for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brown diamond (5000 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red garnet (50 gp).

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He carries with him a set of daggers, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His auburn hair is lengthy. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Uthemar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 pp. Coral (90 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: He wears a white collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the west. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp).