Description: This woman typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Merla will drive conversation. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Nature, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'2" when asserting herself. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has red hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Dell will drive conversation. She is an amazing painter.

History: Dell was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 210 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His blue hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates Tieflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Mason like his father before him.

Motivation: To be a Apothecary again; and balancing his hectic life and new mason responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 130 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat, marred by teas. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Gennal hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2500 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears skinny pants and wears a black and green robe with the hood down. She keeps her brass crest in a flapper bob. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Tatyan was born the youngest of three triplets. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tatyan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Malachite (8 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His blue hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Valafar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has no crest. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Shamash hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting brigands, the young Shamash began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Performer; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 sp.