Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'10" when asserting herself. Her tied-back hair is red. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Merla is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. 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: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Through the years after Merla was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Merla's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and many gnolls want her driven away

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 120 gp. Azurite (8 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a brown coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His purple hair is braided into rings. His silver eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the north to a Slave Trader, Therai learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Slave Trader. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a brown broad hat and brown clothes. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She has shaved her head bald. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fancy grey suit. His hair is cut close to his head. 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 quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thradal studied abroad. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Doctor for the past few years.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to be a farmer again

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears bulky red painted plate armor. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Callie has worked very hard to control her curse. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: She wears a pastel costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears her cinnamon fur down. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Cask was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Half-Plate.