Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. After coming to the age of reason, Merla took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Navigator and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jade (100 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'5" and is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has red hair. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Mûg was born the youngest of three triplets. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He struck the Butcher job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1400 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished glaive as well. He wears his brown hair up. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: Forcas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Forcas was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Jet (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears an eyepatch.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Coral (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Coral (130 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Coral (130 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Fenriz was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Interpreter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1200 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is a Beggar first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Shava hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. At some point she was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She became a Beggar soon after.

Motivation: To be a Bowyer again; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Sard (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available he will default to his monstrous two handed axe. He has green crest. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Rathkran took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Jet (60 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Azurite (7 gp).