Description: This northern woman wears a red shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and pastel pants. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Merla was born with her mother's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 13000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She likes to wear brown tank tops with grey skirt. Her hair is black and very short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Valida's homeland. Valida decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valida fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. A true patriot, Oolah would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Oolah hails from a village terrorized by drow. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Miller again; and many drow want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Malachite (11 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Lûgnak was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lûgnak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Coral (80 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jet (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She takes great joy in being the best Miller in town.

History: She was born in a small plains village. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Mary was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Jade (90 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he dresses like a well dressed Knight does. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He worked as a nervous Knight and found it very stressful. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Knight responsibilities is difficult; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'2" and wears a simple blue robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is short and black. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He bought a sai and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Disciplined, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.