Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a fancy white dress. Her hair is short and blonde. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born in a small island village. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Vani alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Vani was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Insane, Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

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

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. He has dyed his greying dark red hair a little too much giving a sharp dark red color. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His yellow fur is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Moon abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and doesn't want to be a tailor and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 60 gp. Jade (130 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Carter. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has blue 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 uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Secretive, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is wearing a long, tan cloak. She is an epitome of beauty. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vadania studied abroad. Vadania abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 sp. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Baelitae was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 4 Smokesticks.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Andraste lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.