Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. She has green eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Meriele is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Weaver. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Guardian. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her fur is orange and curly. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Pelt was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1200 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has wavy white hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has wavy lavender fur. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his copper eyes.

Personality: Right-Handed wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bellfounder. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 10000 gp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Shaena's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). White opal (700 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.