Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has moderate length chestnut hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Andraste was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 10000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

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 also has developed a complete distrust of the Mason profession.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cecily fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is wearing a long, violet cloak. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Beatrice grew up listening to her father's many stories. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 900 pp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. A true patriot, Miles would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tanner.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears dull brown sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed lance, just in case. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Williamina grew up listening to her mother's many stories. A gifted student she started as a Adventurer, but she got bored and became a Beggar. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has dyed her greying brown fur a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Her first spouse was a Engraver, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.