Description: Standing 5'3", this woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born in the north. Andraste 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a Map Maker, her mother struggled to pay the bills. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Meriele never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1700 sp. Hematite (6 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She has a very tight haircut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and carries axes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Frug hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He found a children's book about a Gnome Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, black cloak. She keeps her blue crest in a pixie cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She got into the Banker business at a young age. 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. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Nala was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: She is content; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a black coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His red crest is long and unkept. He has red eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the north. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'2" and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sai with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Whurbin was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Whurbin decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. After a long history of fighting, Whurbin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 130 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She carries with her a set of flails, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 70 pp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear grey tank tops with brown skirt. She has shaved her head bald. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 3 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Torgga never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 130 gp.