Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a blue shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Performer. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Andraste lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her childhood dream was to be a Soapmaker, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Performer.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and balancing her hectic life and new performer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for him, and Oppleby does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Oppleby was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 sp. Citrine (30 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Erky was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and to be a crown-heir again

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her dark red hair is greasy and uncared for. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Semyaza wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Semyaza 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. His long cinnamon fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. The war was a terrible time for him, and Tree does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly daggers and kukris. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. 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 feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Kipper was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears just a brown suit. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Kristryd was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: This man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 150 gp.