Description: She is a mite stocky and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 76. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Merla was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Roofer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has black hair. 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 soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 has worked as a Sailor like her father before her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1500 sp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a simple green robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His bronze crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Gargax is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gargax was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Joker. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 sp. Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'7" when asserting herself. Her black fur is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Jade was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has achieved small success as a Apothecary.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Seebo has worked very hard to control his curse. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a flattop fur cut. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Bonds: Guardian, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'2". She wears baggy blue pantaloons and a red scarf, and her gloved hand is found clutching a spear. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a Cartwright first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has slicked back black hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A 4'7" western woman, she is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Maynild was born the youngest of three triplets. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp.