Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and grey handkerchief worn on her right side and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is white and very short. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born in the north. A gifted student she started as a Armorer, but she got bored and became a Masseuse. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A 4'9" eastern man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Erdan wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Erdan is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spy arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: The child of a Barrister, who enjoyed hunting, Alex was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Emotional. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Hematite (13 gp).

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of a Baker, who enjoyed hunting, Yvonne was taken on many hunting expeditions. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Banker.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new banker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Glim was born with his mother's beautiful face. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He stands about 5'4" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is short and golden. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Carter, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sculptor.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sculptor responsibilities is difficult; and to be a carter again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She carries with her a set of hammers on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Andraste fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1600 sp.