Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Andraste's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Helen grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Caelynn was born the youngest of three triplets. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and to protect her home

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 40 gp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

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 fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. During her travels, Kithri and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Kithri discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Kithri fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Disguise kit.