Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Paelias was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Stylist. He has worked as a Stylist like his mother before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 46000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears just a blue suit. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Ridaro reached her early adolescence her Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has worked as a Shoemaker like her father before her.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This western woman usually wears her blue robe and has her spear always slung over her shoulder. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Andraste will drive conversation. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Andraste was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Andraste's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Sindri was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.