Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has moderate length brown hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Merla fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is content

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 pp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Amber (100 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Reirak was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has done his best to style his copper crest to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Rose (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. His blonde hair is lengthy. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Hupe wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hupe was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Slave, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. During her travels, Lia and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Lia discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Lia fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). White opal (800 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Rose (20 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is chestnut and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Carter. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Carter.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Job, Military, Debt. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Coral (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 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: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is dark but she possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 pp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Rose (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Jade (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.