Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. She carries with her a set of sickles, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 900 sp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants, and she perpetually has her shortspear ready. She wears her red hair up. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Shepherd job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Lazy. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a simple tan robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He has a very tight haircut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of a Marshal, who enjoyed hunting, Varis was taken on many hunting expeditions. Varis liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: 3'11" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is dressed in an above average manner. She wears her auburn hair up. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Barbena's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Andraste's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Andraste hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has amber eyes and a tan hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While she appears to be a normal Elf, 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has moderate length red hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Mercenary mother left her crippled. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1400 sp. White pearl (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Obsidian (6 gp).