Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has shaved her head bald. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to protect her home

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Gifted from a young age, Andraste studied abroad. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Lagazi is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. After a long history of fighting, Lagazi and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Joker, Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Gifted from a young age, Luthra studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden pearl (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is an amazing painter.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Trym fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'10". He likes to wear red tank tops with black pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hupe grew up listening to his father's many stories. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Jet (100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Jet (100 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.