Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her head has been shaved. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Sellsword profession.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Through the years after Merla was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Merla's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Merla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and tan tie. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. 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 wants revenge against gnolls; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time, and is pretty ugly. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. When Nora reached her early adolescence her Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 pp. Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver crest. She very much looks the part of a Crown-heir. She has a hunchback. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Crown-heir for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Crown-heir responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She got into the Carter business at a young age. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). White opal (500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

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

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Coral (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.