Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her white eyes.

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 is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Being a Bounty Hunter kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 50 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his quarterstaff with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

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

Possessions: 5000 cp. Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Astar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Astar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Astar hails from a village terrorized by brigands. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Astar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and yellow robe with the hood down. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has wavy golden hair. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Poor, In love. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is baby faced.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. 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: Ulla hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She's also a talented Body Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This malnourished man tends to wear a pastel poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his long beige fur kept up in a rat tail. His yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Pelt 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'3" and prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. She has no hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. After months of barely getting by, Andraste managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp).