Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her shield with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, marred by teas. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Andraste was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Jet (150 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He tends to his Armorer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear black tank tops with violet skirt, and carries longbows. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arha fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Coral (110 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His crest is cut close to his head. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Direcris hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black opal (1200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Rose (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available she will default to her scimitar. She has a hunchback. She wears her black hair down. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'0" and wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. The war was a terrible time for her, and Anne does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Anne was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Coral (110 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and black robe with the hood down. Her orange fur is greasy and uncared for. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new miller responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Peridot (50 gp).