Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears dull red sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed spear, just in case. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a great chef.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Through the years after Merla was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Merla's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Merla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: This man wears black trousers with red and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and tends to wear a large green jacket. She has wavy brown hair. She has white eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Akta lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has white hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. A true patriot, Orsik would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp. Sard (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has auburn hair. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Kody was born with his father's beautiful face. Kody was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Fletcher. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Religious, Attractive, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 90 gp. Jet (160 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mayor. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nedda will drive conversation. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Nedda 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 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. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Holy water.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a red coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Myria was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 800 sp.