Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She stands about 6'5" and is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has no hair. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Vepar abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 130 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His golden hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Opinionated, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Banded agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with tan slacks and is in decent physical shape. She has chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His fur is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Jade was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a brown collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ulfgar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ulfgar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'0" southern woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She has shaved her head bald. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 10 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). 5 Acid flasks.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Zook embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: She was born into a rich family. Through the years after Andraste was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Andraste's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has worked as a Blacksmith like her father before her.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 350 gp.