Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and he perpetually has his bow ready. His red hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Paelias was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Paelias 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 since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a blue deerstalker hat and blue clothes. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 63. 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 takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Through the years after Andraste was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Andraste's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

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

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her hand crossbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her hair is blue and curly. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Layabout but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shava was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Jade (100 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Ahvain speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the south to a Bowyer, Ahvain learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bowyer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When Bethrynna reached her early adolescence her Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 130 pp. Onyx (60 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Red garnet (40 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is chestnut and curly. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Oskar was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Oskar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Oskar. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat, and he perpetually has his shield ready. He wears his brown hair down. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Barber but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 33000 sp. Sard (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He has moderate length black hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. A true patriot, Qemuel would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barber.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He keeps his long black fur kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Tanner and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 220 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).