Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. 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 is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 cp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this eastern man wears baggy red pantaloons and a blue scarf. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her bronze crest is smooth and relatively long. She is baby faced.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Tatyan lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His head has been shaved. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a yellow shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has slicked back brown hair. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a fancy pastel suit, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black fur is thinning but still full. He has yellow eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Five was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Server.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His hair is black and curly. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Eiravel is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stylist.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp).

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ilga's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Ilga 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. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 20 pp. Red spinel (70 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Healer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Healer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Healer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.