Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Jeweler they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Unemployed, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Amber (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His black hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Zâthra reached his early adolescence his Half-Orc father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Beggar; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. White opal (800 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Jet (130 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a sickle on her belt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Andraste enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. At a young age her father died while driving off some orcs. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in sickle use. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Andraste was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'8" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears her golden hair up. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Volen learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Stableman. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and many drow want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and grey robe with the hood down, and carries falchions. His yellow fur is still thick. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Map Maker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Painter again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Hematite (16 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, grey shirt, and green tie. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her top blue hat.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise violet.

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 font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born into a rich family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Map Maker.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3800 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.