Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled father and took her father's old job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is short and silver. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'1" and wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is silver and curly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A true patriot, Andraste would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Andraste was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Solomon is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of a Adventurer, who enjoyed hunting, Solomon was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Breastplate.

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 prefers to wear flannel. Her gray fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Family, Military, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 11000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'9". She wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and her gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 240 pp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears just a tan suit. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying west to reunite her family. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His hair is short and auburn. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp.