Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black crest is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Coral (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Andraste hails from a village terrorized by giants. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying north to reunite her family. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Andraste fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Coral (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has green eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the east to a Farmer, Shautha learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 pp. White opal (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Amber (130 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His ears are large.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Theriatis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this northern woman wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is auburn and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Baelitae was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Saphara was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Portia is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Portia was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Portia's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Portia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp).