Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She is portly but not overly obese. She has black hair. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Andraste took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up hand crossbow and armor she uses now. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She stands about 6'7" and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has moderate length rusty crest. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Pyxrin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'2" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Emotional, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Eye agate (14 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. He has no hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Jet (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). 3 Thunderstones.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a server and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Avelina is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Avelina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'7" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sailor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Roland 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. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: Audhild 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 will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 sp.