Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She sports brown long hair. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Merla's homeland. Merla decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of gnolls 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Coral (50 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears long strands of aquamarine and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his brown hair up. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1800 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 8000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Coral (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His green crest is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Azzakh grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Bounty Hunter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to be a baker again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 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: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small black clips. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Sard (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is typically in his Mortician uniform and is in decent physical shape. His head has been shaved. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Brottor was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mortician.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (300 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.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 11. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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 grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now mingles about in high society.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp).