Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: The child of a Spy, who enjoyed hunting, Helen was taken on many hunting expeditions. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Mara hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Mara alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Soapmaker. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Coral (160 gp).

Description: A 2'10" southern woman, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has wavy golden hair. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. 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's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and balancing her hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 30 gp.