Description: This malnourished woman wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a warhammer on her belt. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. A true patriot, Andraste would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. 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 hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the west. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying west to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has slicked back white hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Rogue who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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 is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fancy pastel suit. He wears his orange fur up. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Fragrant and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This tall, slender man wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 sp.