Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She wears her golden hair down. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Merla reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother 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: Regain custody of her son; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large yellow jacket, and he perpetually has his rapier ready. His hair is short and silver. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She has violet eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

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. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 12000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). White opal (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She carries with her a set of pickaxes, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Jet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Sard (70 gp). Amber (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her hair is short and silver. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She got into the Interpreter business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Gardener, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Gardener, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 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. 1 Minor magic item.