Description: This woman sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Andraste lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'2" and wears a violet tunic with pastel highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Lia alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Lia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. He has a hunchback. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Being a Shipwright kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. The war was a terrible time for him, and Broce does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has worked as a Carter like his father before him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (160 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a violet vest and prefers pastel and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Junk Dealer, her father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.