Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She has wavy auburn hair. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Andraste's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Andraste lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, 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 east 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. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Jeweler they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Performer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his shield. His crest is red and very short. He has red eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Shedinn was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". She wears tan trousers with white and blue striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and her gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 cp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes, and he perpetually has his bow ready. He has moderate length chestnut hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Gardener business.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This eastern woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Quespa was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Quespa's homeland. Quespa decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Quespa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has wavy white hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anastrianna studied abroad. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Engraver job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries a battered spear and tarnished shortspear as well. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Anastrianna was born on a far northern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Merchant. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Anastrianna was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 160 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His cinnamon fur is heavily combed to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This woman wears tattered old clothes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 sp.