Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Gerard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his auburn hair down. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of a Sellsword, who enjoyed hunting, Sapply was taken on many hunting expeditions. Sapply liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She stands about 5'1" and wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is silver and curly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A true patriot, Andraste would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Andraste was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Solomon is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gifted student he started as a Adventurer, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.