Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a cook and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Jet (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has wavy red hair. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Ernest enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ernest grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a brown tunic with violet highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1600 pp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Andraste and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp).

Description: He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times, and he perpetually has his dagger ready. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. Her head has been shaved. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Ploughman. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Ploughman arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ploughman.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.