Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a Cartwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cartwright for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She usually wears her white robe and has her hand crossbow always slung over her shoulder. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears white trousers with black and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Neega will drive conversation. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the north to a Courier, Andraste learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 cp.