Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'9" and wears dull yellow sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 pp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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 is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Andraste never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and very much looks the part of a Carpenter. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her red hair is cut short. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She got into the Carpenter business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has shaved her head bald. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'4" and wears silk and lounges about seductively. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She found a children's book about a Elf 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 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 is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is a Farmer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Faran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Faran took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He struck the Farmer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.