Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and carries shortspears. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Andraste was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Elf Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: A 3'7" eastern man, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Erky was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and to be a crown-heir again

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She wears a simple black robe with violet stripes complete with hood. She has wavy dark red hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 72. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. His cinnamon fur has been sun bleached extensively. His copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She sports golden long hair. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 14000 sp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Miner like his mother before him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Racist, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Antitoxin. 1 Holy water. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears just a brown suit. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Kristryd was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and carries greatswords. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

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

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.