Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She wears her black hair down. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries a battered kukri and tarnished morningstar as well. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brown diamond (7000 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Rose (20 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants, and is pretty ugly. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born in the north to a Layabout, Andraste learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Through the years after Nissa was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Nissa's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Nissa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Selfish, Antagonistic. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Merchant who has hired her part-time. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Vistra was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Merchant. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vistra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she's in love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. He sports a flattop fur cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Cloud lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Cloud was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Cloud's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Cloud was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he has a crush on the local navigator

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tattered old clothes. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She's in love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Silver ewer (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (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.