Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

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 Painter. She tends to her Painter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and balancing her hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears an entirely white suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Merla hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. The war was a terrible time for her, and Merla does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. When Merla reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Amethyst (60 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing a long, pastel cloak. Her cinnamon fur is long and unkept. Her copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Barrister born in the past three hundred years. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Fragrant hails from a village terrorized by orcs. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother 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: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 sp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: Standing 4'2", this man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Tailor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Amethyst (80 gp).