Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 2'9" and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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, Merla is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born into a rich family. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. After a long history of fighting, Hobart and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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 to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. A true patriot, Aust would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

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

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 30 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished nunchaku as well. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Barkeep profession.

History: He was born in the west. A gifted student he started as a Barkeep, but he got bored and became a Farmer. After a long history of fighting, Travok and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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: To protect her home; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Map Maker does. She carries a battered scimitar and tarnished lance as well. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a Map Maker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Map Maker. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Map Maker for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Hunter, and carries morningstars. Her green crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blue crest. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has a hunchback. His blue crest is smooth and relatively long. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Knight who has hired him part-time. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Healer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 130 gp.