Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has violet eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Merla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Merla lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 achieved small success as a Spy.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Krimmon was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Dyer. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. With wild black hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Gardener. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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: Valanthe was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her blue hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has black eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Greedy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. He has a hunchback. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Coral (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white fur is thinning but still full. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a great chef.

History: Dagger 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. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her head has been shaved. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Williamina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).