Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a hunchback. Her hair is golden and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. The war was a terrible time for her, and Merla does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Lewis was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Lewis was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is cut short. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Sheggen is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Brewer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Navigator, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Nature, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Amber (50 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'3" northern man, he wears professional attire. His hair is silver and very short. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Vlorn liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Military, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 8000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Butcher. He has achieved small success as a Butcher.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 7000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her white crest is still thick. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born to a Actor, her father struggled to pay the bills. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Banded agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red garnet (60 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She carries a battered bow and tarnished axe as well. She wears a colorful flower in her dark red hair. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Assassin.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Coral (120 gp). White opal (700 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).