Description: A middle-aged woman, she typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor, and is pretty ugly. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. Her ears are large.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Melissa will drive conversation. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears an entirely brown suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her red fur is smooth and relatively long. Her yellow eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 9000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and carries greatswords. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Charles alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Charles fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is physically well-built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Vanuath enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of a Laborer, who enjoyed hunting, Vanuath was taken on many hunting expeditions. Vanuath abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

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

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Jet (80 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Amber (80 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Andraste was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Jeweler. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 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.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tattered old clothes. His blue hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise white. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, goblins burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many goblins want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Sard (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.