Description: This younger middle-aged woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Andraste was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Andraste never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Ownka lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Junk Dealer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Ownka was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Expand her business; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 sp. Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man wears a tan shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His golden hair is lengthy. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad tan hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is typically in her Body Guard uniform. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. She has brown eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She takes great joy in being the best Body Guard in town.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Body Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a servant again

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Standing 5'4", this woman very much looks the part of a Soapmaker. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She bought a quarterstaff and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She likes to wear yellow tank tops with pastel skirt. She has a hunchback. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a Herbalist first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available he will default to his shortbow. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He likes to wear green tank tops with tan pants. He carries with him a set of daggers, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His green crest is unkempt and raggedy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates Dragonborns with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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. Nykkan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 50 gp. Peridot (20 gp).