Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has moderate length brown hair. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Andraste was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Warlock, 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 Warlock in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 70 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This woman wears a simple blue robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is cut short. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 sp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp).

Description: This northern man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a dull look in his silver eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: Standing 4'7", this woman wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.