Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Andraste was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 14000 sp. Iolite (50 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, blue cloak. She is physically well-built. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, In love, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a hand crossbow on her belt. Her purple hair is heavily combed to the left. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Ishte was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Ishte was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ishte decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He tends to his Beggar job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Flaws: Impulsive, Lazy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.