Description: She is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She sports red long hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. 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: Gifted from a young age, Merla studied abroad. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

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

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dragonborn activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dragonborn doctor. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and a strong sense of loyalty to dragonborn people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: 6'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has gray fur. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in a small island village. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Sweet was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Nature, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears just a red suit. His black hair is long and unkept. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Burto was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Spice Merchant. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is physically well-built. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Jak was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Jak abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has no crest. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her feathered green hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has moderate length blonde hair. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born into a rich family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bricklayer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Tanner, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. 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: Balancing her hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Average lock.