Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. She has moderate length golden hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her childhood dream was to be a Sage, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 sp. Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care and is in decent physical shape. She has done her best to style her brass crest to look like a famous performer. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Sora was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 90 gp. Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: She wears a grey vest and prefers black and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She carries with her a set of halberds, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She uses divination through singing.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elysande fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 20 pp. Eye agate (12 gp). 4 Smokesticks.

Description: This woman wears black trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Tailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tailor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 sp.