Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She got into the Laborer business at a young age. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Laborer. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Andraste was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries with him a set of longbows on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His red fur is braided into rings. His yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has shaved her head bald. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Flaws: Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Rose (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His hair is white and very short. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Beggar. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has hazel eyes and a white hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears baggy grey pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. A true patriot, Juliana would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her first spouse was a Spy, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a simple green robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Semyaza was born with her father's beautiful face. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1200 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.