Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Merla lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 11000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Amber (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears long strands of emerald and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. With bright red hair. 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 loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His golden hair is still thick. His ears are large.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. 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: Born in the south to a Bellfounder, Pikar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Bellfounder and found it very stressful. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bellfounder responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is lengthy. He has violet eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 28. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'1" and likes to wear yellow tank tops with tan skirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Herleva alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She is physically well-built. Her gray fur is still thick. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Silent speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Silent was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Nuraval is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Nuraval was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His first spouse was a Bricklayer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Azurite (12 gp). Rose (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).