Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. She has wavy auburn hair. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Orla hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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 Ruler. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a tan collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red crest is smooth and relatively long. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This man wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Beggar but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Purson abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He tends to his Beggar job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 150 gp.