Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Andraste grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scythe.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 10000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a Architect first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Architect arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 14000 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His hair is golden and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He worked as a nervous Soapmaker and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Jade (140 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to tiefling people

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female wears a violet shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and white pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is a Mayor first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born into a rich family. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mayor. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Mayor and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 11000 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a blue coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His hair is cut close to his head. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Soveliss and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 900 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.