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 is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Soapmaker. She has dyed her greying blue hair a little too much giving a sharp blue color. Her white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. A true patriot, Shax would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shax was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is silver and curly. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. While she appears to be a normal Half-Orc, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. She carries with her a set of axes, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When Andraste reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. She wears her chestnut hair up. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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 not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Justice, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this southern man is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He has no hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 160 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a bow on his belt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Pelt hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. He wears his black hair up. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Scribe. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Travok was born with his mother's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He has blue crest. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Kaladan was born with his father's beautiful face. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Marigold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.