Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. With wild blonde hair. Her ears are large.

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. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Merla was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Merla's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 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: An older woman who wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on her torso, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her blonde hair up. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Reddlepop will drive conversation. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 pp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Sard (30 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'5". She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. Her silver hair is cut short. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Hugolina was born on a far western plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Painter. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Flaws: Insane, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver ewer (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears dull yellow sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed axe, just in case. Her head has been shaved. She has amber eyes and a yellow hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His hair is black and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 67. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Tailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jade (80 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'8" when asserting herself. She has moderate length black hair. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson yellow hat.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Agnes and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away; and she is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp).