Description: This woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has slicked back chestnut hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. A true patriot, Merla would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She got into the Glassblower business at a young age. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 pp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 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). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).

Description: This malnourished man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has moderate length white hair. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Sard (30 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Amber (150 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tan broad hat and tan clothes. He has moderate length blonde hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Soveliss and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has no hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Server who has hired her part-time. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Interpreter. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's in love; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: This northern man typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red crest is singed and shortened. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Butcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.