Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. She has silver hair. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Avelina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2600 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his halberd. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 Marshal. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is short and red. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Andraste embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Andraste grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Andraste. After a long history of fighting, Andraste and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses like a well dressed Bather does. Her rusty crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has red eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. The war was a terrible time for her, and Biri does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 30 gp.