Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He very much looks the part of a Barkeep. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'6" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. She has amber eyes and a blue hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Coral (140 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Black opal (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. She has wavy auburn hair. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in the south to a Beggar, Andraste learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jade (70 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rose (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'6". She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She keeps her blue crest in a flapper bob. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Amber (60 gp). Black opal (700 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. She has slicked back white hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a shepherd and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.