Description: This slender man stands about 6'7". He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His white crest is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cook

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

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Verna speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. The war was a terrible time for her, and Verna does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. When Verna reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Military, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, grey cloak. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp).

Description: Standing 6'6", this man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has moderate length auburn hair. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Hunter who has hired him part-time. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in the east. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

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

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He has moderate length brown hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in a small island village. 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 Merchant. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is greedy; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Amber (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Andraste speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She is a Yochlol in disguise. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. 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: She wants revenge against goblins; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Rose (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.