Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has slicked back red hair. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Andraste alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Alvyn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and tiefling compassion

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has brown hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Lewis 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. After a long history of fighting, Lewis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and black tie. His crest, while still mostly rusty, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her childhood dream was to be a Fortune-teller, but she was a colossal failure. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a brown scarf. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Gennal hails from a village terrorized by drow. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's in love; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a worn and beaten armor. She has moderate length beige fur. She is baby faced.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Through the years after Cask was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Cask's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. With bright red hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 40 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp).