Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She usually wears her white robe and has her flail always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Merla was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 tends to her Marshal job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Red spinel (60 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). White opal (700 gp). Jade (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Painter mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a grey shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Iolite (80 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a brown collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His cinnamon fur is long and unkept. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of a Slave Trader, who enjoyed hunting, Right-Handed was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'8" northern man, he wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. He has done his best to style his silver crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a Carpenter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A freak accident while working with his Cook mother left him crippled. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carpenter for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Cook again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is renowned for his bright red suits and hats and is in decent physical shape. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Ulblyn was born with his father's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears skinny pants and wears a black and green robe with the hood down. His auburn hair is still thick. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Gruk 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 refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.