Description: This man stands a little under 4'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a fancy brown suit. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and elven compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jade (140 gp). Sard (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 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.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Andraste's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. He has no hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the north to a Tailor, Kildrak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to be a ploughman again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a white tunic with grey highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: The child of a Crown-heir, who enjoyed hunting, Azdûsh was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Azdûsh took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up dagger and armor he uses now. He saw the violence of war and the aftermath so he converted to religion and dedicated himself to non-violence.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Jade (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is short and auburn. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Jet (70 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'1", this woman is typically in her Guard uniform. Her hair is golden and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Vani is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).