Description: She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available she will default to her kukri. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She keeps her long purple hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born in the east. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. After a long history of fighting, Akta and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Jade (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'10" and wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Mara was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. While she appears to be a normal Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Coral (50 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is dressed in a clean red cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. 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 is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is content

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to share knowledge with the world

Flaws: Addict, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 pp. 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Baker does. He carries a battered axe and tarnished sword as well. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He worked as a nervous Baker and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Baker for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small blue clips. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Through the years after Andraste was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Andraste's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is physically well-built. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Rael liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

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

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.