Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern woman tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is red and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Andraste was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Andraste's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has moderate length rusty crest. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Sora speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Junk Dealer. 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 seems to be bored by most things; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

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

Possessions: 1400 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has silver crest. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a great chef.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shipwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shipwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her fur is red and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Edge will drive conversation. 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: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her scarlet crest is unkempt and raggedy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Hillanot never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He likes to wear brown tank tops with grey pants. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mason arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 12000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp).