Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has wavy blonde hair. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of a Stylist, who enjoyed hunting, Andraste was taken on many hunting expeditions. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman usually wears her grey robe and has her sword always slung over her shoulder, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 40. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Weaver but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the south to a Weaver, Elizabeth learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Bellfounder again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. She has no hair. Her green 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 is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She got into the Apothecary business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Lazy, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled father and took her father's old job. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has wavy red hair. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. The war was a terrible time for her, and Hrathy does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He keeps his long yellow fur kept up in a rat tail. His copper eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Shivering was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bowyer. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He wears a green costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and carries scimitars. He wears a colorful flower in his copper crest. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Nature, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Star rose quartz (30 gp).