Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and white pants. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Veit was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Chenna speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Chenna liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a club on her belt. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Shoemaker business.

History: Andraste was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father 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. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Andraste fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'3". She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her bronze crest is long and unkept. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bowyer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her crest is gold and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Malachite (13 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the left. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Ilanis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Hunter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Now she works as a writing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Hagren was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'5". He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.